Stressors and Symptoms Predictive of Distress in Farmers.

Walker, Lilly Schubert; Walker, James L.

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ERIC Number: EJ365700

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Stressors and Symptoms Predictive of Distress in Farmers.

Walker, Lilly Schubert; Walker, James L.

Family Relations, v36 n4 p374-78 Oct 1987

Examined prevalence of stress symptoms among 808 farm men and women, identified occupational stressors associated with high stress levels, and provided diagnostic indicants of symptoms most predictive of overall high stress levels. Revealed that farmers were experiencing various occupational stressors and were showing numerous symptoms. Findings hold implications for educational preventive programming. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Family Problems, Farmers, Prevention, Rural Farm Residents, Stress Management, Stress Variables, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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