Research Methods: Economic Implications - MH Flashcards
What is meant by the economy?
Money within our country
If research findings can be applied and used in the real world what does this mean?
There are practical applications of the research
If research in psychology has practical applications what does this ultimately mean?
The research will impact the economy in some way - providing either benefits or losses to the economy.
Absences from work cost the economy over £15 billion a year. What proportion of these absences are mental health or stress related absences?
1/3rd - One third
How can the research into the extreme proportion of mental health related absences from work negatively impact the economy?
Absent individual receiving sick pay whilst work place still has to pay out for someone else to cover their role, therefore losing money.
How can research into effective treatment of mental health disorders positively impact the economy?
Understanding which treatments are most effective means that we can offer or encourage the absence individual to engage in such treatment e.g. CBT/drug therapy which will in turn increase their mood, reduce their stress, allowing them to return to work. In doing so they will be paying taxes, boosting the economy.
How can using a combination of therapies eg CBT and drug therapy save the economy money?
Combining treatment increases the effectiveness means less individuals will be admitted/re-admitted for treatment, reducing the strain on the NHS.
How can a combination of therapies eg CBT and drug therapy negatively impact the economy?
Combined treatment is more expensive especially if a large amount of people are needing treatment.
What has research into attachment highlighted the importance of which has lead to practical applications and in turn economic implications?
The importance and role of the father in attachment.
How has research into the role of the father and practical applications of paternity leave lead to negative implications on the economy?
Fathers are now entitled to paid paternity leave shared with the mother which is government funded. If the father is out of work, that also requires the workplace to hire someone else to take on that workload whilst the father is on leave, negatively impacting the economy.
