Socio-Psychological Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Community Health and Well-Being

摘要: At the core of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) debate is level perceived risk involved with extractive industries, such as release toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, increased population growth, truck traffic. However, industry supporters fracking acclaim benefits oil gas drilling, energy independence economic gains. In this study, we examine impacts on community health well-being based interviews anti-fracking activists in Denton, Texas who were active “anti-fracking” organization, Frack Free Denton (FFD). Emergent from interviews, discuss socio-psychological stressors these members experienced following introduction region. Some major included physical risks through anxiety surrounding toxins carcinogens that may be released process. Participants also discussed stress put relations, primarily form an “us vs. them” mentality related to support for, or opposition to, community. Moreover, found trust members’ relationships governing bodies, federal government, state local governments. This research will allow for a more comprehensive understanding how can impact