The Myth of Social Mobility: Subjective Social Mobility and Mental Health

In The Myth of Social Mobility: Subjective Social Mobility and Mental Health authors Taewon Kim, Brenda Shein, Eileen E. Joy, Patrick K. Murphy, and Blake A. Allan review the social class worldview model and examine the impact of social mobility in either direction on participant mental health and well-being and overall life satisfaction. The research findings are discussed and recommendations for future research and training are discussed. Copyright: 2023

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New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Review the theoretical framework and model of social class theories.
• Compare subjective downward and upward mobility and current research on its impact on mental health and well-being.
• Assess the methodology used in the study and the findings of the study.
• Apply the research findings to create practice and teaching techniques tailored to the target population.

• Taewon Kim, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
• Brenda Shein; Eileen E. Joy; Patrick K. Murphy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

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