The effect of urbanicity on internalizing disorders

Journal of Clinical Psychology
Marilyn L PiccirilloThomas L Rodebaugh

Abstract

Urbanicity is a known risk factor for psychopathology, yet the term urbanicity has been used to describe multiple constructs, resulting in mixed findings across the social sciences literature. We used the National Survey of American Life (N = 6,082) to construct a structural equation model of urbanicity and internalizing disorders. Urbanicity was measured using both neighborhood characteristics, as well as population-based measures. We hypothesized that urbanicity would predict higher rates of internalizing disorders. Neighborhood quality (b* = 0.18, p < 0.001) was the strongest predictor of psychopathology in the final model. Population-based indicators were not significant predictors of internalizing disorders. Results suggest that neighborhood characteristics, rather than population-based indicators, may be better predictors of psychopathology. Future research should continue to develop and examine structural interventions. Integration of allied mental health professionals may help to alleviate negative health outcomes associated with poor neighborhood quality.

References

Mar 1, 1990·Psychological Bulletin·P M Bentler
Aug 1, 1988·Journal of Abnormal Psychology·D WatsonG Carey
Jul 1, 1985·Archives of General Psychiatry·D BlazerB Locke
Oct 26, 1999·Archives of General Psychiatry·R F Krueger
Dec 9, 2000·American Journal of Public Health·J S HouseJ Chen
May 20, 2003·Journal of Health and Social Behavior·Carl A Latkin, Aaron D Curry
Aug 7, 2004·International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research·Ronald C Kessler, T Bedirhan Ustün
Nov 2, 2004·Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research = Revista Brasileira De Pesquisas Médicas E Biológicas·M I QuintanaC T Miranda
Feb 16, 2005·Journal of Abnormal Psychology·Carolyn E CutronaKelli A Gardner
Feb 22, 2005·International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research·James S JacksonDavid R Williams
Feb 22, 2005·International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research·Margarita AlegriaFong Gong
Jun 29, 2005·American Journal of Public Health·L Gary HartDenise M Lishner
Sep 17, 2005·Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health·Sandro GaleaDavid Vlahov
Jun 16, 2006·Family & Community Health·Emily J HauensteinDouglas Wagner
Sep 27, 2007·Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology·Jaap PeenAartjan T Beekman
Nov 15, 2008·American Journal of Public Health·John R BeardSandro Galea
Apr 14, 2009·International Journal of Public Health·Satvinder S DhingraAli H Mokdad
May 6, 2009·Journal of Health and Social Behavior·Catherine E Ross, John Mirowsky
Jul 25, 2009·Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica·J PeenJ Dekker
Jan 4, 2012·The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse·April M YoungCarl G Leukefeld
Sep 12, 2012·Psychological Methods·Bengt Muthén, Tihomir Asparouhov
Oct 16, 2014·Aging & Mental Health·Susan L IveyWilliam A Satariano
Jan 1, 2013·Journal of Community Psychology·Rebecca Evans-PolceCarl Latkin

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.