Low Socioeconomic Status
Effects
Poor access to resources
Psychological impacts
Limited opportunities
inability to extend at home
What can we do?
Mental health
Lack of self-efficacy
Limited support
Lacking access to healthcare
Lack of support at home
Mental health
social implications
Comparison between Low & High SES
High SES
Low SES
Better educational quality
Security
Higher Educational Level
social support
Higher incomne
Healthy behaviour
Low educational quality
Minimal safety and security
Low income
limited access to healthcare, social support
Limtied healthcare
Treatment access
Common to have unhealthy behaviours
Lacking access to fundamental resources
employment opportunities are lower
healthcare
technology
education
healthy balanced diet
What is a Low Socioeconomic Satus?
People with a lower socioeconomic status usually have less access to financial, educational, social, and health resources than those with a higher socioeconomic status. As a result, they are more likely to be in poor health and have chronic health conditions and disabilities
(National Cancer Institute, n.d)
Fostering high expectations
Cross-curricular approach to numeracy and literacy
Provide opportunity to assist those in low SES households
Collaborative goals
Supporting wellbeing, mentally and physically
employing health programs into the school