The Mental Stress and Well-being of Latino Immigrant Reconstruction Workers in Post-Katrina New Orleans

• In Event: 4412 - Section on Latino/a Sociology Refereed Roundtable Session
  In Refereed Roundtable 60min: Table 02. Latina/o/xs and Health

Abstract

Drawing on 30 in-depth interviews with Latino undocumented day labors 8 years after Hurricane Katrina, this research examines the mental well-being and stress of reconstruction workers in New Orleans. This project contributes to the health disparities literature by arguing that researchers should address the multiple consequences of precarious working conditions experienced by day laborers, this including the mental health and well-being of workers.

Authors

• Aurelia Lorena Murga, University of Texas-El Paso

• Roger A. Renteria, University of Texas-El Paso

• Roberto M. Valadez-Peña, University of Texas-El Paso