Sociology of Health & Illness,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(4), P. 744 - 761
Published: Dec. 9, 2023
Abstract
This
article
develops
the
conceptualisation
of
loneliness
by
drawing
on
42
accounts
myalgic
encephalomyelitis
(ME).
While
illness
experience
is
a
central
concern
sociology
health
and
illness,
experiences
alongside
contested
chronic
have
received
less
attention.
The
analysis
illustrates
how
can
be
an
integral
part
living
with
ME
offers
two
novel
conceptual
contributions
‐
necessitated
social
isolation
compelled
loneliness.
Necessitated
concerns
symptoms
make
lives
increasingly
restricted.
Compelled
highlights
combined
both
stigma
lead
to
withdrawal
rejection,
which
create
sense
argues
that
conceptually
distinct
yet
recursive
overlapping.
With
worsening
ME,
participants
experienced
cycle
loneliness,
in
reproduced
each
other.
Three
key
themes
draw
attention
affected
situational
aspects
illness:
(1.)
spatial
temporal
restrictedness
(2.)
communicative
alienation
(3.)
discreditation.
challenges
impact
exacerbates
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 916 - 916
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
profoundly
affected
global
health
systems
and
daily
life,
exacerbating
vulnerabilities,
particularly
in
Indonesia.
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
anxiety
education
level
on
mental
health,
with
spiritual
intelligence
as
an
intervening
variable
among
post-COVID-19
patients
Methods
A
cross-sectional
design
was
employed,
analyzing
data
from
390
Structured
questionnaires
were
used
to
assess
anxiety,
level,
intelligence,
health.
Results
findings
indicate
that
significantly
affects
both
acting
a
mediating
factor.
Additionally,
higher
educational
attainment
is
positively
associated
enhanced
improved
outcomes.
Conclusions
underscores
importance
incorporating
development
practices
into
interventions
programs
boost
resilience
overall
well-being
post-pandemic
era.
These
can
help
mitigate
adverse
effects
disparities
health.
MOJ Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 131 - 140
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Background:
Loneliness
is
becoming
progressively
more
frequent
despite
increasing
communication
facilities.
The
COVID
lockdown
and
social
interaction
restrictions
enhanced
loneliness
complaints
in
vulnerable
groups
while
its
global
prevalence.
Objective:
To
evaluate
the
prevalence,
characteristics,
predictors
of
during
COVID19
Methods:
sample
includes
5230
participants,
67.7%
female,
mean
age
48.6
years
SD
14.30.
assure
complexity/
diversity,
an
extensive
internet
survey
with
177
questions
was
applied
first
COVID-19
pandemic
wave
Portugal,
including
data
from
Continent
Islands
(Madeira
Azores).
Results:
prevalence
higher
females,
emerging
adults,
those
living
alone,
a
flat,
big
city.
following
variables
were
LG
(Loneliness
Group):
Stress,
depression,
anxiety,
irritability,
worries,
Calamity
Experience
Check
List
(CECL),
economic
problems,
Sleep
latency
Awakenings,
Screen
time
TV,
Mobile,
Social
networks,
negative
attitudes
behaviors,
dependences
networks
Games,
morbidities,
worsening
previous
nightmares.
civil
status,
having
pandemic.
Conclusions:
study
allows
us
to
conclude
that
associated
health,
psychological,
behavioral,
lifestyle,
housing-related
factors;
it
could
be
predicted
by
(CECL);
Frequency
sexual
activity;
Negative
attitudes;
Positive
Behaviors;
Civil
status;
Living
alone;
weekdays;
weekends.
There
gender
similarities
differences
predictors.
Management and Labour Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
This
research
article
aims
to
investigate
the
factors
that
affected
mental
health
of
tea
workers
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
The
study
provides
essential
insights
into
psychological
affecting
this
critical
time.
Data
were
collected
through
semi-structured
questionnaires
from
532
in
north-eastern
region
India.
data
analysed
using
confirmatory
factor
analysis
and
structural
equation
modelling
approaches.
found
all
investigated
significantly
impacted
employee
stress
However,
safety
perception
contagion
risk
have
strongest
influence
on
stress,
followed
by
unknown
information
overload,
social
exclusion
humiliation,
monetary
loss
job
uncertainty,
quarantine
restraint.
Additionally,
confirms
at
onset
pandemic
can
lead
depression
among
workers,
which
is
also
related
insomnia
relationship
troubles.
Investigating
various
dimensions
stressors
crucial
for
government
management
understand
root
causes
problem.
By
understanding
contributing
issues,
we
develop
appropriate
interventions
support
well-being
providing
a
blueprint
mitigating
potential
adverse
effects
future
pandemics.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 916 - 916
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
profoundly
affected
global
health
systems
and
daily
life,
exacerbating
vulnerabilities,
particularly
in
Indonesia.
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
anxiety
education
level
on
mental
health,
with
spiritual
intelligence
as
an
intervening
variable
among
post-COVID-19
patients
Methods
Utilizing
a
cross-sectional
design,
data
were
collected
from
390
Structured
questionnaires
assessed
anxiety,
level,
intelligence,
health.
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
was
used
to
analyze
relationships
these
variables.
Results
findings
indicate
that
significantly
affects
both
acting
mediating
factor.
Additionally,
higher
educational
attainment
is
positively
associated
enhanced
improved
outcomes.
Conclusions
underscores
importance
incorporating
development
practices
into
interventions
programs
boost
resilience
overall
well-being
post-pandemic
era.
While
are
promising,
design
limits
causal
inferences,
future
research
should
consider
longitudinal
studies
examine
over
time.
These
can
help
mitigate
adverse
effects
disparities
health.
Sociology of Health & Illness,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(4), P. 744 - 761
Published: Dec. 9, 2023
Abstract
This
article
develops
the
conceptualisation
of
loneliness
by
drawing
on
42
accounts
myalgic
encephalomyelitis
(ME).
While
illness
experience
is
a
central
concern
sociology
health
and
illness,
experiences
alongside
contested
chronic
have
received
less
attention.
The
analysis
illustrates
how
can
be
an
integral
part
living
with
ME
offers
two
novel
conceptual
contributions
‐
necessitated
social
isolation
compelled
loneliness.
Necessitated
concerns
symptoms
make
lives
increasingly
restricted.
Compelled
highlights
combined
both
stigma
lead
to
withdrawal
rejection,
which
create
sense
argues
that
conceptually
distinct
yet
recursive
overlapping.
With
worsening
ME,
participants
experienced
cycle
loneliness,
in
reproduced
each
other.
Three
key
themes
draw
attention
affected
situational
aspects
illness:
(1.)
spatial
temporal
restrictedness
(2.)
communicative
alienation
(3.)
discreditation.
challenges
impact
exacerbates
