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Unstable Income, Rising Stress? The Effect of Income Instability on Psychological and Physiological Health, Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Work opportunities for Depression. Completed, enrolled 390 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Income instability is a defining aspect of the lives of the poor, who also disproportionately suffer from poor mental and physical health. Our research is the first to assess the causal effects of predictable and unpredictable income instability on the psychological and physical health of the poor. It will advance the scientific knowledge on the effects of economic instability as well as our understanding of health disparities.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Individuals in the treated arms of the study will be offered work opportunities (sewing bags) to earn cash. The timing of these opportunities and knowledge of the amount and timing varies by experimental arm.