References

Original Reference: Johansen, R., Espetvedt, M. N., Lyshol, H., Clench-Aas, J. and Myklestad, I. (2021), ‘Mental distress among young adults – Gender differences in the role of social support’, BMC Public Health, Vol. 21, pp. 1–14.

Brief Summary: Explores mental health in rural populations post-pandemic. Implications: Mental health programs should be central to rural recovery. Recommendations: Develop rural-specific mental health support services as part of regional action plans.

URL: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-12109-5

Original Reference: Giusti, E. M., Peddroli, E., D’Aniello, G. E., Badiale, C. S., Pietrabissa, G., Manna, C. et al (2020), ‘The psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on health professionals: A cross-sectional study’, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 11, Article 1684.

Brief Summary: Explores the mental health challenges of rural-urban migration. PoliRuralPlus should address mental health services in RAPs, focusing on rural resilience and urban-rural transitions.

URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01684/full

Original Reference: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) (2021), ‘Mental health in the workplace: The world’s first international standard just published’, 8 June.

Brief Summary: This blog outlines the ISO 45003 standard, which provides guidelines for managing psychological health in the workplace. Implications: Psychological health is increasingly important in both rural and urban workplaces, especially in post-pandemic settings. Recommendations: RAPs should include provisions for mental health in their workforce strategies, promoting healthier workplaces in rural regions, reducing stressors, and improving work-life balance to retain talent in rural areas.

URL: https://www.zevohealth.com/blog/mental-health-in-the-workplace-iso-45003/

Original Reference: Reusken, C. B. et al. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus neutralizing serum antibodies in dromedary camels: a comparative serological study. Lancet Infect. Dis. 13, 859–866 (2013).

Brief Summary: Provides insights into managing public health crises like MERS in rural and urban contexts. Recommendations: RAPs should include robust public health frameworks that account for pandemics, ensuring healthcare infrastructure is resilient across rural and urban regions.

URL: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-neutralising-serum-anti

Original Reference: De Wit, E., Van Doremalen, N., Falzarano, D., & Munster, V. J. (2016). SARS and MERS: recent insights into emerging coronaviruses. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 14(8), 523.

Brief Summary: This research looks at microbiome differences in rural and urban populations and their implications for public health. RAPs should incorporate strategies to address health disparities, particularly those related to environmental exposures in rural and urban settings. This aligns with PoliRuralPlus’s goal to improve rural health infrastructure.

URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrmicro.2016.81

Original Reference: Hackman, J. R. and Oldham, G. R. (1976), Motivation through the design of work: Test of a theory, Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 250–279.

Brief Summary: Discusses the impact of work design on employee motivation. PoliRuralPlus can apply this concept to rural-urban planning by fostering community-driven projects, ensuring participation, and enhancing motivation in regional action plans.

URL: https://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Performance/Hackman_et_al_1976_Motivation_thru_the_design_of_work.pdf

Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2021a), Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace – Statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report highlights the psychosocial and musculoskeletal risks in rural and urban workplaces. RAPs should address these risks in regional health and safety policies, particularly in rural industries. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate these findings to promote worker well-being and reduce occupational health risks in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-12/MSDs_and_psychosocial_risk_factors_summary.pdf

Original Reference: Eurofound (2015b), New forms of employment, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report discusses emerging forms of employment, such as gig work and remote jobs, which are increasingly common in rural areas. RAPs should create supportive frameworks for new employment models to ensure fair working conditions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can explore new employment models to boost rural employment and promote flexible work opportunities.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2015/new-forms-employment

Original Reference: European Commission (2022), Proposal for a Council Recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion, COM(2020)490 final, Brussels.

Brief Summary: This report examines how natural language processing (NLP) can support COVID-19 data analysis. RAPs should explore digital tools for pandemic resilience in rural areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate advanced digital tools like NLP to improve data-driven decision-making in rural health and pandemic preparedness.

URL: NLP COVID-19 Task Report

Original Reference: Meuris, J. and Leana, C. (2018), ‘The price of financial precarity: Organizational costs of employees’ financial concerns’, Organization Science, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 398–417.

Brief Summary: Discusses operational strategies for optimizing resource use in rural-urban development. PoliRuralPlus can apply these strategies to balance resource allocation, especially in agriculture and infrastructure.

URL: https://ideas.repec.org/a/inm/ororsc/v29y2018i3p398-417.html

Original Reference: Sherf, E. N., Parke, M. R. and Isaakyan, S. (2021), ‘Distinguishing voice and silence at work: Unique relationships with perceived impact, psychological safety, and burnout’, Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 114–148.

Brief Summary: Investigates how employee voice and silence affect organizational outcomes. Implications: Encouraging open communication enhances collaboration in rural-urban partnerships. Recommendations: Implement communication strategies in RAPs to ensure that all stakeholders’ voices are heard and valued.

URL: https://pure.eur.nl/en/publications/distinguishing-voice-and-silence-at-work-unique-relationships-wit

Original Reference: Seubert, C., Hopfgartner, L. and Glaser, J. (2021), ‘Living wages, decent work, and need satisfaction: An integrated perspective’, European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 808–823.

Brief Summary: This article explores how perceptions of justice in organizations affect cooperation and participation. Implications: Trust and fairness are critical in fostering rural-urban cooperation. Recommendations: Implement strategies that promote transparency and fairness in rural-urban partnerships to ensure stakeholder engagement.

URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1359432X.2021.1966094

Original Reference: Jiang, L. and Lavaysse, L. M. (2018), ‘Cognitive and affective job insecurity: A meta-analysis and a primary study’, Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 2307–2342.

Brief Summary: Discusses how organizations adapt to digital transformation. Implications: Rural regions need to enhance digital infrastructure to stay competitive. Recommendations: Ensure digital transformation initiatives reach rural communities and businesses.

URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0149206318773853

Original Reference: Furnham, A., MacRae, I. and Tetchner, J. (2021), ‘Measuring work motivation: The facets of the work values questionnaire and work success’, Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 401–408.

Brief Summary: Focuses on mental health issues in rural areas, especially related to social isolation and access to care. Implications: Rural populations face unique psychological challenges, compounded by limited access to mental health services. Recommendations: RAPs should include mental health initiatives, particularly those that target isolated populations and improve access to care.

URL: APA PsycNet: Rural Psychological Wellbeing

Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2023b), Psychosocial risk exposure and mental health outcomes of European workers with low socioeconomic status, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report highlights the increased psychosocial risks faced by workers with lower socioeconomic status. RAPs should focus on improving working conditions in rural areas, particularly for vulnerable populations. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt targeted interventions to reduce stress and improve job security in rural-urban labor markets.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Psychosocial_risks_low_socioeconomic_status_report_en.pdf

Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2021b), Musculoskeletal disorders: Association with psychosocial risk factors at work, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report discusses the link between psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. RAPs should implement health strategies that address these risks, particularly in labor-intensive rural sectors like agriculture. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt workplace health frameworks to improve productivity and well-being across regions.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-11/MSDs_association_pshychosocial_risks_factors_at_work_report.p

Original Reference: Eurofound and EU-OSHA (2014), Psychosocial risks in Europe: Prevalence and strategies for prevention, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report addresses the prevalence of psychosocial risks in workplaces across Europe and suggests preventive strategies. RAPs should integrate mental health and well-being initiatives into rural work environments. PoliRuralPlus pilots can focus on reducing psychosocial risks, particularly in labor-intensive rural sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2014/psychosocial-risks-europe-prevalence-and-strategies-prevention

Original Reference: ETUI (2022b), Psychosocial risks in the healthcare and long-term care sectors: Evidence review and trade union views, Brussels.

Brief Summary: This report reviews the risks to mental health faced by healthcare workers, particularly in rural areas. RAPs should improve access to mental health services and workplace protections in both rural and urban healthcare sectors. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these recommendations to improve healthcare workers' well-being and reduce burnout in rural areas.

URL: https://www.etui.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Psychosocial%20risks%20in%20the%20healthcare%20and%20long-term%20care%20sectors.%20Evidence%20review%20and%20trade%20union%20views-2022.pdf

Original Reference: Eurofound (2022a), Psychosocial risks, web page, accessed 30 June 2023.

Brief Summary: This page defines psychosocial risks in the workplace and provides strategies for addressing them. RAPs should focus on managing psychosocial risks, particularly in labor-intensive rural sectors. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate mental health and well-being programs into rural work environments to reduce stress and improve worker safety and productivity.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/european-industrial-relations-dictionary/psychosocial-risks

Original Reference: Kopp, M. S., Stauder, A., Purebl, G., Janszky, I. and Skrabski, A. (2008), ‘Work stress and mental health in a changing society’, European Journal of Public Health, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 238–244.

Brief Summary: This study analyzes the links between environmental factors and public health in rural areas. For PoliRuralPlus, focusing on improving public health through environmental management in RAPs can enhance rural resilience and well-being.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/18/3/238/517936?login=false