Agrarian Lives and Minds: A Review of Psychosocial Influences on Farmers’ Psychological Well-being

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Page: 745-749

Ayushi Tyagi¹ and Madhu Jain² (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan¹ and Department of Psychology & Former Dean, Faculty of the Sciences, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan²)

Agriculture has always been the mainstay of the national economy, and it has recently begun to be acknowledged as a discipline that is very psychologically demanding. The study examines the various psychosocial stressors that influence the mental health of both male and female farmers all over the world and highlights the situation of India. Continual exposure to extreme weather, financial uncertainty, market volatility, policy changes, long hours of work, and isolation from the community conspires to create a chronic state of anxiety. The findings from current research are used by the author to point out that economic instability, job fatigue, and the anticipation of family members are the major factors that are contributing to the problem of mental health. Cultural norms like inner strength, self-reliance, a lack of mental health services and widespread stigma all act as barriers to the farmers’ access to psychological support. In conclusion, the study employs the standpoint of necessity for social and psychological health services which the farmers in the interior parts of the globe can relate to and consequently start to heal and advance with more emotional intelligence. By focusing on this aspect of public health, which is currently being neglected, the social, mental, and physical well-being around the world can be boosted through concrete actions in this framework.