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Psychology’s Role in Addressing Poverty and Economic Inequality Insights from the Special Section

Ferica Core^*

Laboratory of Italian Society of Phototherapy- SIFITLab, Siena, Italy

Received Date: Aug 03, 2024 / Published Date: Aug 31, 2024

Citation: Ferica C (2024) Psychology’s Role in Addressing Poverty and Economic Inequality Insights from the Special Section. Psychol Psychiatry 8: 222.

Copyright: © 2024 Ferica C. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited

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This special section explores the vital contributions of psychology to understanding and addressing poverty and economic inequality. It highlights the ways in which psychological research and practice can shed light on the individual, social, and systemic factors that perpetuate economic disparities. The papers in this section examine various psychological mechanisms such as perception, decision-making, and stress that influence both the experience and outcomes of poverty. Additionally, they offer evidence-based interventions designed to alleviate the negative effects of poverty and promote greater economic equity. This introduction provides an overview of the key themes and findings presented in the section, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to tackling these complex social issues. By integrating psychological insights with broader socioeconomic strategies, the section aims to advance both academic understanding and practical solutions for reducing poverty and inequality.