The Impact of Poverty and Access to Resources on Depression, Anxiety, COVID-19 Response, and Social Support

Student Author Information

Mariah A. Molina, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Room 217, Schewel Hall

Access Type

Open Access

Entry Number

121

Start Date

4-5-2023 11:00 AM

End Date

4-5-2023 11:15 AM

College

Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Keywords

income, poverty, depression, anxiety, COVID-19, stress, mental health, response, social support

Abstract

The role of people’s income and access to resources may play a part in their mental health as well as their response to COVID-19 and social support system. Previous research has found some relationships between mental health and income, with depression and anxiety levels rising as income declines. The current study used a survey among a sample of individuals who were asked various questions on their mental health, COVID-19 experience, social support, income, access to resources, and demographics. Results indicated that income level and perceived access to resources did not significantly predict depression. However, results did show a correlation between access to resources and anxiety whereas people had more access to resources their anxiety increased.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr. Alisha Marciano

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