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Mental Health And Psychosocial Distress Sequelae Of Katrina: An Empirical Study Of Survivors, Francis O. Adeola
Mental Health And Psychosocial Distress Sequelae Of Katrina: An Empirical Study Of Survivors, Francis O. Adeola
Sociology Faculty Publications
This study focuses on mental health and psychosocial distress sequelae of Hurricane Katrina cataclysm among survivors. The purpose of this article is to: (1) assess the variation in psychosocial distress among the survivors of Katrina by socio-demographic, structural and situational factors; (2) determine if there are significant racial and gender differences in the extent of psychological stress, especially between Black and White, male and female survivors; and (3) to evaluate the influence of resource loss or financial burden imposed, social support, and perceived victimization on psychosocial distress among survivors. The Gallup/CNN/USA Today survey data collected in 2005 and 2006 from …
Older Americans' Attitudes Toward The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act Of 1988, Christine L. Day
Older Americans' Attitudes Toward The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act Of 1988, Christine L. Day
Political Science Faculty Publications
Congress repealed the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, which expanded Medicare benefits, after vigorous protests by groups of older people nationwide. Surveys show, however, that older Americans were deeply divided in their opinions. This study examines four explanations for divisions among the elderly on this issue: symbolic politics, socioeconomic status, distrust in government, and direct self-interest. The results of probit analysis indicate that high income, younger age (under 75), Republican partisanship, and distrust in government all contributed to older Americans' opposition to government catastrophic health care coverage. Direct self-interest—that is, perceived direct impact on one's own taxes and benefits—was …