ArticleThe International journal of social psychiatry2023
Poor mental health is associated with the exacerbation of personal debt problems: A study of debt advice adherence.
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- Debt-related regret and well-being in people resolving problem debts.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Wilson Disease and the COVID-19 pandemic: exploring patients' mental health and vaccination attitudes in a longitudinal study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Impact of economic shocks on mental health during COVID-19: A longitudinal study of adult residents of Indian metropolitan cities.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2023Article
- Household clean energy consumption and health: Theoretical and empirical analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIt is known that there is an association between debt and poor mental health. However, much of the literature is observational and focuses on how debt may lead to poor mental health. Here, we are interested in how poor mental health may be associated with debt advice adherence.
aimsThe aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and debt advice adherence in individuals applying for a formal debt resolution mechanism (an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, IVA).
methodEighty-six participants completed a survey measuring mental health (MHI-5), memory for information discussed during the appointment, attitudes towards IVAs, and trust in the advisor shortly after having a debt advice appointment. Adherence to the advice (whether participants completed the IVA application) was measured 10 weeks later.
resultsThe study found that the sample demonstrated poor levels of mental health overall but that non-adherent participants had significantly poorer mental health than those who adhered to the advice.
conclusionThese results suggest that (a) mental health needs to be considered when advising people with problem debt and (b) future research might examine if mental health support should coincide with important decision points in the debtor's journey out of debt.
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