Mental health, well-being and resilience in agricultural areas: A research agenda for the Global North

Caroline Nye*, Rebecca Wheeler, David Rose, Florence Becot, Mark Holton, Duška Knežević Hočevar, Jorie Knook, Sarah Kyle, Maria Partalidou, Mark Riley, Artur Steiner, Hannah Whitley

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Abstract

This paper offers an overview of research perspectives, gaps, and priorities within the field of mental health and well-being among farming communities in the Global North. Developed by an international working group of scholars with expertise in the mental health and well-being of agricultural and rural communities, it outlines the importance of developing an international research agenda in this subject area by presenting five propositions. Each of the propositions addresses current research gaps and/or highlights potential advancements in investigations into one of the following areas of study: i) who is being researched, ii) what is being researched, iii) geographical gaps in research, iv) informal and formal support systems, and v) methodological approaches and issues. The purpose of this paper is to encourage discussion and present a potential agenda around which new studies might be inspired and developed, as well as to help drive forward more focussed, joined-up research across the Global North to facilitate more effective outcomes for individuals belonging to agricultural communities.
Original languageEnglish
Article number103506
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Rural Studies
Volume114
Early online date4 Dec 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2025

Keywords

  • Research agenda
  • Mental health
  • Well-being
  • Farming
  • Agriculture
  • Methodology
  • Communities
  • Farmer
  • Farm worker

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