APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

Perceived Economic Realities: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Socioeconomic Status In Rural Mexico

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Identity, Culture & Social Inequality

Session: Poster Session III

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Abstract

This study explored objective and subjective perceptions of socioeconomic status (SES) and familial well-being (FWB) among a rural sample of 200 Mexican adults. Neither measure of SES was significantly associated with FWB. However, despite multiple structural barriers, families developed alternative means of currency to afford essential supplies.