scholarly journals Introduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Gail Theisen-Womersley Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Sociocultural Environment ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis chaper aims to offer an introduction to trauma and resilience among displaced communities in humanitarian contexts across the globe. Key themes being introduced include the various definitions of trauma, the importance of the sociocultural environment on the ways in which trauma manifests, factors influencing individual and group resilience, and a consideration of the impact of political and economic factors on the mental health of displaced and forced migrant populations.

ECP02-01 - Globalisation and the impact of economic factors on psychiatric disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1795-1795
Author(s):  
D. Bhugra
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Migration Experiences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

IntroductionWith the process of globalisation in full flow, the movement of people and products across the globe has brought a series of difficulties. With migration the socio-economic status of the individuals may change with the likelihood that this status will be lower rather than higher, although depending upon the reasons for migration this may change too.ObjectivesLiterature shows that low socio-economic status is associated with a higher level of psychiatric morbidity.AimsWhether migration acts as a mediator needs to be investigated further.MethodsVarious studies have shown that rates of psychosis are elevated in migrants though these rates are differentially increased in different groups indicating that factors other than migration may be at play.ResultsIn this presentation the literature and link the acculturation and cultural identity with post-migration experiences will be reviewed.ConclusionA link exists between the perceptions within cultures and level of economic development of what constitutes mental health. The state of advancement of mental health services of a country will certainly have a large impact on prevalence rates. Further investigation should be carried out to examine in greater depth the relationship between social inequality and disorder prevalence, as distinct from income inequality.

scholarly journals Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Development of Renewable Energy Production Sector in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-54
Author(s):  
Tadeusz A. Grzeszczyk ◽  
Waldemar Izdebski ◽  
Michał Izdebski ◽  
Tadeusz Waściński
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Poland is not one of the leaders in the use of renewable energy sources (RES), and most energy is still produced using hard coal and lignite. Therefore, there are noteworthy emissions of air pollution (including ashes and greenhouse gases), and the Polish energy sector is characterized by a substantial degree of carbonization, which, as a result, threatens to expressively increase the costs of electricity production, leading to financial penalties imposed by the EU. The aim of this paper is to analyze socio-economic factors influencing the development of the RES sector in Poland. According to this aim, expert research was carried out, in which the factors influencing development potential of RES were assessed at two levels (level II – 5 factors, level III – 15 factors) according to the factor tree analysis. Based on the analysis of the level II factors, it can be concluded that the development of the RES sector in Poland will depend to a decisive extent on factors such as: EU decisions and Polish legislation affecting the development of the RES sector in Poland, prices and availability of conventional energy carriers. Other two factors – regional policy on ecology and ecological awareness in Poland – have so far little impact on the development of this sector in the state. The analysis of the level III factors shows that the greatest impact on the development of the RES sector in Poland is the influence of European lobbying of manufacturers of machinery and equipment for renewable energy production on EU law, the impact of Polish lobbying of conventional energy producers on Polish law in the production of renewable energy and the influence of European lobbying of renewable energy producers into EU law.

Socio-Economic Factors influencing Entrepreneurship Development: An Empirical study across the Small & Medium Enterprises of Chennai, State of Tamil Nadu, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firdouse Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Entrepreneurship Development makes a powerful impact on the economic development of the country. The success of the entrepreneur depends on the environmental factors such as social, economic, legal, political and technological factors which influence their activities thus leading to successful entrepreneurship. The socio-economic factors are the major key factors influencing the entrepreneurial behavior and operation of the business and thus the need for the study and the due influence. This paper analyzes the impact of socio-economic factors in relevance to entrepreneurship development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Chennai, Tamil Nadu State, India.This paper attempts to explain the infrastructure that has to be developed in order to cultivate the quality of leadership among potential enterprising young men. Attempts are being made to inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship. Our empirical results reveal that most of the selected entrepreneurs of SMEs perceive the relevance of these factors to the highest degree. They are tempted to enter the entrepreneurship sector because of the perceived opportunities available to make an appreciable profit.The study also reveals that the factors which are not considered to be of high importance in the bygone days, such as Education, Religion, Previous Experience, Family Type and Legal Status have a significant influence on the entrepreneurial behavior and the operational performance of the selected SMEs’ business, in the recent period. Thus, there exists a necessity for the Government and the related sponsoring institutions to look into these factors and encourage the young entrepreneurs who in turn will render their full support towards national economy.

Evaluating financial performance in local government: maximizing the benchmarking value

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Luis Zafra-Gómez ◽  
Antonio Manuel López-Hernández ◽  
Agustín Hernández-Bastida
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Public Sector Managers ◽  
The Impact

One of the main problems in evaluating financial performance arises in carrying out comparisons between municipalities, as no account is taken of the impact of certain factors of the social and economic environment on the indicators in question. In this study, the concept of financial condition is applied, revealing the influence of such factors, and a methodology is proposed to minimize their effects on the results of the evaluation. The results of applying these to a sample of municipalities in Spain reveal that the model is useful for reinforcing the value of benchmarking between municipalities with similar characteristics. Points for practitioners The use of indicators for evaluating financial performance has advanced considerably in recent years. However, many criticisms have been made by public sector managers concerning the application of such indicators. One of these is that, in many cases, the values measured by different authorities are not comparable, as the services they provide differ significantly. If local authorities were grouped according to the social and economic factors influencing their provision of public services, the evaluations made would be much more effective, facilitating decision-making by supervisory bodies and by municipal managers.

A Future for the Package Tour Operator in the 21st Century?

1995 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel G. Evans ◽  
Mike J. Stabler
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Excess Capacity ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
The Face ◽  
Market Instability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tour Operator

Tour operators' performance and recent changes in air inclusive tours (AITs) are traced. The difficulties tour operators face are identified in the light of economic factors influencing demand and supply. Attention is concentrated on the impact of economies and diseconomies of scale, concentration, integration, legal liabilities, technological change and the general economic climate. Discussion of trends indicates that in the face of increasing competition, continuing excess capacity and market instability, tour operators are confronted by varying and challenging prospects into the next century.

The impact of socio-economic factors, mental health and functional status on survival in a sample of AIDS patients

AIDS Care ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 671-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. PALOMBI ◽  
S. MANCINELLI ◽  
G. LIOTTA ◽  
P. NARCISO ◽  
M. C. MARAZZI
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

scholarly journals Public Health measures to control the spread of COVID-19 amongst the migrant population in Malta

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Melillo ◽  
R M C Medialdea-Carrera
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Communication Barriers ◽  
Migrant Population ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Issue In the last 10 years, the migrant population residing in Malta has increased exponentially. The COVID-19 epidemic impacted disproportionally migrants which are often in disadvantaged positions due to the lower socioeconomic status, communication barriers and lower education levels. Description of the Problem During the COVID-19 epidemic migrants were particularly affected due to multiple factors including communication barriers, restriction measures imposed, loss of employment, challenges accessing the healthcare system, travel ban and mental health issues. Ports were closed preventing disembarkation of migrant boats and asylum request applications were put on hold. Results As of the 16th of June, a total of 30.2% (n = 198) confirmed COVID-19 cases were migrants. A strategy to support migrants was designed and implemented. The COVID-19 outbreak in a migrant centre resulted in all the 800 residents being placed in lock-down for 38 days (5th April till 13th May) and a total of 50 COVID-19 cases. Migrant boats that arrived before ports were closed were placed under quarantine. Migrants reported difficulties seeking healthcare, using the helpline, and higher exposure risk due to overcrowded living conditions. Lessons Migrants faced additional challenges due to the impact of the pandemic. The public health response measures implemented for the general population were not always feasible or accessible for the migrant population including hygiene recommendations, access to testing, isolation and quarantine and access to accurate scientific information. The mental health impact of COVID-19 among migrant populations was enhanced due to loneliness, lack of communication with their families and financial instability. Challenges accessing the healthcare system, understanding the restriction measures and the evolving public health recommendations were highlighted. Future strategies to control epidemics should always include specific plans to support migrant populations. Key messages The public health strategy must incorporate specific plans to support migrants in order to control and reduce the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. Transdisciplinary policy needs to be developed considering the ethical, socio-economical, psychological and human right aspects of the migrant population.

The impact of caring on caregivers' mental health: a review of the literature

2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Savage ◽  
Susan Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Mental Health Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on the impact of caring on the mental health of informalcaregivers in the areas of aged care, disability and mental health. Factors discussed that may impact on caregivers'mental health include the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient, the nature of the care recipient'sdisability and the stage of the caregiving process. Several moderators of the impact of caring on mental health aredescribed, including socio-economic factors, social support and coping strategies. This information provides a contextwithin which to examine the type of interventions appropriate to assist caregivers in various situations.

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