Associations of loneliness with mental health and with social and physical activity among university students in Germany: results of the COVID-19 German student well-being study (C19 GSWS)

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 10, 2023

Introduction University students are at high risk for loneliness with a potential negative impact on health. The COVID-19 measures disrupted students’ academic routine and social life, which might have affected their perception of loneliness. This study investigated the prevalence perceived among university in Germany during pandemic its associations mental health, behavioral outcomes, sociodemographic characteristics. Methods German student well-being (C19 GSWS) collected data from five universities October 27th to November 14th, 2021, resulting sample 7,203 respondents. Associations depressive symptoms, anxiety, physical activity, as well characteristics, were analyzed using multivariable logistic regressions. Results A total 20.6% reported Students or anxiety symptoms had more than eight- sixfold odds, respectively, reporting (depressive symptoms: OR = 8.29; 95% CI: 7.21–9.52; anxiety: 6.48; 5.65–7.43) compared who did not report any symptoms. less physically active likely experience (no moderate activity: 1.39; 1.21–1.59; no vigorous 1.19; 1.04–1.36). We found association between activity. However, was associated being single (OR 2.93; 2.55–3.36), living alone 1.31; 1.13–1.52), having temporary residency status 2.24; 1.65–3.04). Conclusion Our findings highlight importance relevant factor Further research is needed determine protective factors tackle investigate how conditions higher education institutions may affect

Language: Английский

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Differential Effects of Pandemic-Related Stressors on Mental Health by Age and Sex

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 224 - 224

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Objective: There have been consistent concerns about a greater impact of COVID-19 on the mental health younger people and females. We aimed to explore potential synergistic effect various pandemic-related stressors with age sex general Canadian household population during pandemic. Methods: Using cross-sectional data from Statistics Canada 2022 Mental Health Access Care Survey (MHACS), frequencies for major depressive episode (MDE), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), psychological distress, demographic factors were estimated. Odds ratios estimated using binary logistic regression models. These estimates used replicate bootstrapping procedure recommended by Canada. Finally, Relative Excess Risk due Interaction (RERI) models each outcome evaluate interactions stressor an additive scale. Results: Past-12-month MDE GAD, more prevalent in young Overall, confirmed be associated these outcomes. greater-than-additive between difficulty accessing healthcare, loneliness, physical problems, relationship challenges, work stress; severe illness loved one, stress, LGBTQ2+ status, marital job/income loss, financial difficulties. Generally, evidence synergy was found stressors. Conclusions: Greater-than-additive may indicate vulnerabilities within females people. Future pandemics, via corresponding stressors, increased vulnerability females, youth, especially

Language: Английский

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Understanding Loneliness in Older Adults During the Pandemic: Predictors and Questionnaire Validation

Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 45 - 45

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, but the experiences gained during its course can serve as a framework for preventive actions in future crises. main objectives were to examine predictors of loneliness older adults and explore mediating effects emotional stability between pandemic-specific stressors loneliness. To achieve set objectives, we developed questionnaire measure adults. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used. total 578 participants both genders (38.9% male, 61.1% female) aged 65 above (M = 74.09, SD 6.72) participated this study. self-reported measures used included following: Ten-Item Personality Inventory, Revised Loneliness Scale, Clinical Outcomes Routine Evaluation, Pandemic-Specific Stressors Questionnaire Older Adults. Results: Using exploratory factor analysis, two factors extracted, providing evidence face convergent validity, together explaining 71.3% variance. results confirmatory analysis indicated good model fit. Hierarchical regression greatest contribution psychological pandemic, while marital status had minor still significant impact. Mediation revealed that mediated association social distancing Conclusions: In global pandemics, it necessary pay full attention preserve mental health people. newly-constructed identifies adults, aiding their mitigation easing recovery from crisis.

Language: Английский

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Changes in population‐level alcohol sales after non‐medical cannabis legalisation in Canada

Drug and Alcohol Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Abstract Introduction There is considerable interest in whether individuals substitute cannabis for alcohol and legalisation's potential to reduce or increase alcohol‐attributable harms. This study aimed determine non‐medical legalisation Canada was associated with initial changes population‐level consumption. Methods observational population‐based described sales between 2004 2022. We calculated annual the per capita volume of pure ethanol sold Canada. used an interrupted time series approach examine immediate gradual price‐adjusted retailer value (CAD$) beer producer (litres product) after legalisation. Results During 2004–2022, Canadians aged 15+ spent on average CAD $751 year alcoholic beverages containing 8.18 L ethanol. Annual volumes decreased by 0.06 (95% confidence interval [CI] −0.08 −0.04; p = 0.001) litres annually but increased 0.05 CI 0.04 0.07; other beverages, leaving no significant trend overall. Following October 2018, there were (−0.1%, 95% −1.3 1.1; 0.82) (−0.1% monthly, −0.3 0.0; 0.12) sales. Discussion Conclusion Canada's not These findings do support idea that may result declining use harms through substitution alcohol.

Language: Английский

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All the Lonely People: An Integrated Review and Research Agenda on Work and Loneliness

Journal of Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Decades of studies spanning multiple disciplines have provided insight into the critical role loneliness in work contexts. In spite this extensive research, a comprehensive review and remains absent. To address gap, we conducted multidisciplinary relevant theory research identified 213 articles reporting on 233 empirical from management, organizational psychology, sociology, medicine, other domains to uncover why people feel lonely, how different features can contribute feelings loneliness, implications employee for settings. This enabled examination distinct conceptualizations operationalizations that been advanced theories underpinning scholarship. We developed conceptual model integrates cognitive discrepancy theory, affect social exchange, evolutionary theory. elucidates core antecedents, mediators, outcomes, moderators, interventions forming nomological network related including cross-level influences within teams among leaders. Our also identifies number promising areas future inquiry improve our understanding measurement process experiencing managing workplace, potential reduce it. Finally, provide tangible guidance organizations practitioners mitigate loneliness. Ultimately, underscores complex nature establishes foundation advancing both scholarly discourse practices domain.

Language: Английский

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