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This study aims to explore the connection between long-term unemployment and various indicators of psychological distress in South Africa.

Long-Term Unemployment and Psychological Distress in South Africa

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Longitudinal study investigates psychological distress in relation to long-term unemployment, highlighting socio-economic factors.

This study aims to explore the connection between long-term unemployment and various indicators of psychological distress in South Africa.
Employs a quantitative panel-data design using five waves of the National Income Dynamics Survey (NIDS).
Utilizes random-effects probit regression models to analyze associations between long-term unemployment and psychological distress indicators.
Controls for socio-economic and demographic variables while examining outcomes like depression and anxiety.
Long-term unemployment is significantly associated with increased psychological distress across all indicators examined.
Modest effects noted; individuals with long-term unemployment have higher probabilities of reporting depression, sleeplessness, and anxiety.
Higher education and household income correlate with lower psychological distress, while females and urban residents report increased distress.

Adanlawo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Longitudinal study investigates psychological distress in relation to long-term unemployment, highlighting socio-economic factors.

This study aims to explore the connection between long-term unemployment and various indicators of psychological distress in South Africa.
Employs a quantitative panel-data design using five waves of the National Income Dynamics Survey (NIDS).
Utilizes random-effects probit regression models to analyze associations between long-term unemployment and psychological distress indicators.
Controls for socio-economic and demographic variables while examining outcomes like depression and anxiety.
Long-term unemployment is significantly associated with increased psychological distress across all indicators examined.
Modest effects noted; individuals with long-term unemployment have higher probabilities of reporting depression, sleeplessness, and anxiety.
Higher education and household income correlate with lower psychological distress, while females and urban residents report increased distress.

Adanlawo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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