Income Volatility and Mental Health, Full Experiment
Unstable Income, Rising Stress? The Effect of Income Instability on Psychological and Physiological Health
Cornell University
2,267 participants
Apr 17, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Income instability is a defining aspect of the lives of the poor, who also disproportionately suffer from poor mental and physical health. This research is the first to assess the causal effects of predictable and unpredictable income instability on the psychological and physical health of the poor. It will advance the scientific knowledge on the effects of economic instability as well as understanding of health gaps across populations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Between ages of 18 - 60
- Female
- Lives in a household with 5 or fewer adults
Exclusion Criteria1
- Pregnancy
Interventions
Individuals in the treated arms of the study will be offered work opportunities (sewing bags) to earn cash. The timing of these opportunities and knowledge of the amount and timing varies by experimental arm.
Locations(1)
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NCT06988410