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Various studies have shown that low levels of education are associated with mental health problems. In recent work by Norwegian researchers (Dalgard, et al, 2007) low level of education was found to be strongly associated with a low sense of mastery and, in men, many negative life events. In this journal entry I explore the meaning of the term mastery, the role of education and how both of these became the focus of attention within Dalgard's research. In 2003, the European Union recommended a set of mental health indicators for Europe. This involves collecting, for example, information about social networks, stressful life events and positive mental health (i.e. mastery). Various additional indicators relating to quality of life, employment status, educational background and details of the particular condition or disease process are also sought. For the Norway study, data on 4446 people were analysed.
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