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Humanities
- ISSN: 2155-7993
- Journal of Modern Education Review
A Mixed-Methods Explanatory Study Exploring Access to Mental Health
Services among School Age Children of Farmworkers
Allen E. Lipscomb, Irene Valencia
(California State University, USA)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore access to mental health services among school age children (5–12 years old) of farmworkers using a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. This study aimed to obtain a deeper understanding of farmworkers’ knowledge, beliefs, and awareness of mental health services as it pertains to their school aged children. The current study accessed farmworkers with children. The researcher utilized anonymous surveys with 30 farmworkers and then conducted in-depth interviews with 5 farmworkers upon completing the anonymous survey. Findings suggested that farmworker parents may have minimal understanding about mental health, and view this experience as something negative and unfortunate. Findings also suggest that farmworkers are open to seeking and receiving services for their school age children.
Key words: school age, barriers, expectations, beliefs, knowledge, mental health, farmworker children
