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Worrying In Cato Manor: A Case Study Analysis On The Influence Of Context, Samantha Garbus
Worrying In Cato Manor: A Case Study Analysis On The Influence Of Context, Samantha Garbus
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Social Causation theory states that social and economic circumstances cause people to be at a higher risk of mental illness (Lund 2011, p.1). South Africa has high inequality, with racial disparities prevalent in multiple indicators of socioeconomic status. Moreover, mental health in South Africa has often not been prioritized. This project aimed to assess how context impacts relevant aspects of mental health, such as worrying and the mind/body stress-response in Cato Manor. An additional theme of community beliefs on stress emerged from the interviews which is also presented.
For this project, I used a Mixed Methods-Case Study research design. I …