Rural dwellers are ‘susceptible to isolation’, claims study

One in four people living in rural areas have difficulties discussing their personal problems, according to a survey commissioned by an association representing counsellors and psychotherapists.

The survey, carried out by Behaviour & Attitudes on behalf of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, shows that men living in rural areas and members of the farming community are susceptible to isolation as the poll indicates they have difficulties discussing their personal problems.

While 25% of respondents who are members of the farming community said they had difficulties discussing their personal problems, the figure was 14% of respondents in urban areas.