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The Intersection of Gender and Occupational Roles in Agriculture: Stress, Resilience, and Alcohol Behaviors of US Farmers.

Authors :
Proctor, Christina
Hopkins, Noah
Reece, Chase
Source :
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Apr2024, Vol. 66 Issue 4, p286-292. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objectives: The purposes of this study were to explore behavioral and mental health outcomes among a sample of farmers living in the United States and to compare differences between male and female farmers. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was distributed within the farming community by researchers, farming consultants, and community partners. χ² and analysis or variance analyses were used to explore relationships between variables of interest. Results: Female survey respondents reported significantly higher perceived stress and significantly lower resilience than their male counterparts. A significant interaction effect was observed between gender and farm roles on alcohol consumption patterns, with female farm owners and managers reporting binge drinking behavior most frequently. Conclusions: This study identified distinct differences between respondents in terms of stress, resilience, and alcohol consumption patterns, based on both gender and occupational roles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10762752
Volume :
66
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176969189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003049