Ferdi Botha

Jul 17, 2024 | talentcanada.ca | Marlee Bower |Ferdi Botha |Mark Deady |Brandi Cowen

Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are less likely than women to talk about feelings and to seek help, our research found men’s work arrangements can be a significant contributor. We found loneliness was highest among men in their late 40s but it also occurred at other times, often shaped by how they perceived their careers and income. This suggests the workplace and societal expectations around work are important in men’s experiences of loneliness.

Jul 16, 2024 | msn.com | Marlee Bower |Ferdi Botha |Mark Deady

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May 10, 2024 | apo.org.au | Ferdi Botha |Marlee Bower

Description Despite growing recognition of loneliness as a global public health concern, research on its occurrence and precipitants among men across different life stages remains limited and inconclusive. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the prevalence and predictors of loneliness among a large, representative data set of Australian adult men.

Feb 11, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ferdi Botha |Rebecca Bentley |Ang Li |Ilan Wiesel

1 INTRODUCTION The effect of housing affordability stress (HAS)—generally defined as households in the lowest 40th percentile of the national income distribution spending at least 30% of total household income on housing payments—on mental health is well established.