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The Impact Of Socio-economic Status On Mental Health
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Mental disorders have diverse and far-reaching social impacts,
including homelessness, higher rates of imprisonment, poor educational
opportunities and outcomes, lack of employment and limited
income-generating opportunities. Moreover, the stigma, myths and
misconceptions surrounding mental illness are the root cause of much of
the discrimination and human rights violations experienced by people
with mental disabilities on a daily basis (Baldwin and Marcus, 2011).
People
with mental disorders are at much higher risk of descending into
poverty than other people. They may not be able to work because of their
illness. If employed, their illness may result in more sick days or
reduced productivity, in turn reducing income, promotion chances,
entitlements to employment-related pensions or health insurance coverage
(Ssebunnya et al., 2009, Thornicroft et al., 2009). It this against
this backdrop that this study examines the impact of low socio-economic
status on mental health with special reference to Oto-Awori Local
Council Development Area of Lagos State (LCDA).
1.3 Objective of the Study
The
general objective of this study is to explore the impact of low
socio-economic status on mental health. Other specific objectives of
this study are to:
a.To examine the effect of low socioeconomic status on psychiatric disorders
b.To assess the relationship between standard of living and discrimination against the poor.
c.To investigate the link between low socioeconomic status and homelessness in Oto-Awori LCDA.
.To find out the health implications of living in low socioeconomic status.
1.4 Research Questions
The undertaking of this research project will beam a searchlight on the following research questions;
1. What is the effect of low socioeconomic status on psychiatric disorders?
2. What is the relationship between standard of living and discrimination against the poor?
3. What is the link between low socioeconomic status and homelessness in Oto-Awori LCDA?
4. What are the health implications of living in low socioeconomic status?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The researcher intends to test the following hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance:
Hypothesis one:
H0: There is no significant effect of low socioeconomic status on psychiatric disorders.
H1: There is a significant effect of low socioeconomic status on psychiatric disorders
Hypothesis Two:
H0: There is no significant relationship between standard of living and discrimination against the poor
H1: There is a significant relationship between standard of living and discrimination against the poor
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