title: Living near a hazardous waste facility: coping with individual and family distress.
abstract: Residents near a hazardous waste facility were interviewed about their level of distress and their involvement in a community organization concerned about toxic exposure. Specific beliefs about living near such a facility were related to individual and family distress and to participation in the organization. Implications for research and for clinical practice are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Individual and Family Studies, University of Delaware, Newark.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Unger
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wandersman
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hallman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003256:Community Participation / Q000523:psychology; D003254:Consumer Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006256:Hazardous Waste / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste