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The Relationship Between Mental Health and Social Solidarity Among Apartment Residents in Shahrekord, Iran

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Forouzan Ganji1,*, Afsaneh Nekooee2, Faranak Safdari2, Neda Parvin2, Akbar Shafei2, Hanife Ganji2
1Community Medicine Department, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. PO: 88188- 57371, Engelab Anenue, Shahrekord, Iran
2Community Medicine Department, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Community Medicine Department, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. PO: 88188- 57371, Engelab Anenue, Shahrekord, Iran Email: foruzan2000@yahoo.co.in

IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences:Vol. 6, issue 1; 20-32
Published online:Jun 30, 2012
Article type:Research Article
Received:Jan 02, 2012
Accepted:Feb 21, 2012
How to Cite:Ganji F, Nekooee A, Safdari F, Parvin N, Shafei A, et al. The Relationship Between Mental Health and Social Solidarity Among Apartment Residents in Shahrekord, Iran. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2012;6(1):. doi:

Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship between psychological well-being and social solidarity of apartment residents in Shahrekord, Iran.

Methods: A sample of 200 apartment dwellers was selected randomly. Fessler Social Solidarity Inventory and General Health Questionnaire were used to gather data.

Results: Using partial correlation test and having controlled the effect of age, sex and education, we found significant relationship between mental health and social solidarity (r = 0.47; p= 0.023). After controlling education and marital status, it was also revealed that women were in a better solidarity situation compared to men (p< 0.05).

Conclusion: There is a relation between the mental health and social solidarity of apartment residents in Sharekord. Good mental health accompanied with better social solidarity.

Declaretion of interest: None.

Citation: The relationship between mental health and social solidarity among apartment residents in Shahrekord, Iran. Ganji F, Nekooee A, Safdari F, ParvinN, kbar Shafei A, Ganji H. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci 2011; 6(1): 20-5.

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