The Relationship Between Mental Health and Social Solidarity Among Apartment Residents in Shahrekord, Iran

Objective: To examine the relationship between psychological well-being and social solidarity of apartment residents in Shahrekord, Iran. Methods: A sample of 200 apartment dwellers was selected randomly. Fessler Social Solidarity Inventory and General Health Questionnaire were used to gather data. Results: Using partial correlation test and having controlled the effect of age, sex and education, we found significant relationship between mental health and social solidarity (r = 0.47; p= 0.023). After controlling education and marital status, it was also revealed that women were in a better solidarity situation compared to men (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a relation between the mental health and social solidarity of apartment residents in Sharekord. Good mental health accompanied with better social solidarity. Declaretion of interest: None. Citation: The relationship between mental health and social solidarity among apartment residents in Shahrekord, Iran. Ganji F, Nekooee A, Safdari F, ParvinN, kbar Shafei A, Ganji H. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci 2011; 6(1): 20-5.