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Being Nice in Rural Communities and Social Roles
A clinical psychologist analyzes how small towns cope with conflict by staying “nice” and avoiding controversy. Social roles multiply, pressures to serve, and gossip sustain harmony while suppressing anger. change is slow and tensions persist. Val Farmer of MeritCare Fargo outlines risks and effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Barker
Sandhills
Nebraska
Val Farmer
Valfarmer.com
MeritCare
Fargo
Rapid City