Psychology Research and Behavior Management,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 933 - 944
Published: July 1, 2021
Purpose:
This
study
assessed
the
psychological
distress,
life
satisfaction,
and
perceived
stress
of
Ecuadorian
teachers
who
adopted
online
learning
in
response
to
COVID-19
pandemic.
It
also
aimed
qualitatively
report
coping
strategies
used
maintain
their
mental
health
well-being.
Methods:
A
web-based
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
from
June
mid-August
2020.
Results:
In
total,
394
completed
questionnaire,
those,
320
an
optional
open-ended
question
included
survey.
More
than
half
participants
reported
taking
care
children
under
11
years
and/or
adults
over
65
years.
At
time
study,
most
were
teaching
higher
education
settings.
Age
significantly
correlated
with
all
variables,
females
presented
levels
stress,
home
responsibilities
distress
as
well
stress.
Teachers
had
previous
training
experience
lower
satisfaction.
The
seeking
social
support,
exercising,
engaging
leisure
activities.
Conclusion:
results
provide
useful
information
help
develop
initiatives
that
promote
teacher
Future
studies
should
consider
using
a
more
diverse
sample
dedicate
attention
work-family
conflicts
structural
inequalities
may
have
toll
on
teachers'
performance.
Keywords:
education,
lockdown,
teaching,
self-care,
The Lancet Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 141 - 149
Published: Dec. 10, 2020
SummaryBackgroundThere
is
major
concern
about
the
impact
of
global
COVID-19
outbreak
on
mental
health.
Several
studies
suggest
that
health
deteriorated
in
many
countries
before
and
during
enforced
isolation
(ie,
lockdown),
but
it
remains
unknown
how
has
changed
week
by
over
course
pandemic.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
trajectories
anxiety
depression
20
weeks
after
lockdown
was
announced
England,
compare
growth
individual
characteristics.MethodsIn
this
prospective
longitudinal
observational
study,
we
analysed
data
from
UCL
Social
Study,
a
panel
weighted
population
proportions,
which
collects
information
(using
Generalised
Anxiety
Disorder
assessment)
depressive
symptoms
Patient
Health
Questionnaire)
weekly
UK
since
March
21,
2020.
We
included
adults
living
England
who
had
at
least
three
repeated
measures
between
23
Aug
9,
Analyses
were
done
using
latent
models,
fitted
account
for
sociodemographic
covariates.FindingsBetween
23,
70
000
collected
Study.
When
including
participants
with
follow-up
no
missing
values,
our
analytic
sample
consisted
36
520
participants.
The
average
score
6·6
(SD=6·0,
range
0–27)
5·7
(SD=5·6,
0–21)
1.
levels
both
declined
across
first
following
introduction
(b=–1·93,
SE=0·26,
p<0·0001
anxiety;
b=–2·52,
SE=0·28,
symptoms).
fastest
decreases
seen
strict
period
(between
2
5),
plateauing
as
further
easing
introduced
16
20).
Being
woman
or
younger,
having
lower
educational
attainment,
income,
pre-existing
conditions,
alone
children
all
risk
factors
higher
start
lockdown.
Many
these
inequalities
experiences
reduced
continued,
differences
still
evident
lockdown.InterpretationThese
highest
occurred
early
stages
fairly
rapidly,
possibly
because
individuals
adapted
circumstances.
Our
findings
emphasise
importance
supporting
lead-up
future
lockdowns
try
reduce
distress,
highlight
groups
already
poor
pandemic
have
remained
throughout
its
aftermath.FundingNuffield
Foundation,
Research
Innovation,
Wellcome
Trust.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 7, 2021
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
imposed
a
wide
variety
of
unprecedented
challenges,
many
which
appear
to
be
disproportionately
affecting
the
mental
health
and
well-being
young
adults.
While
there
is
evidence
suggest
university
students
experience
high
rates
disorders,
less
known
about
specific
impacts
on
student
how
they
are
coping
with
this
stress.
To
address
gap,
we
conducted
an
online
study
among
undergraduate
(
n
=
366)
examine
impact
academics,
social
isolation,
health,
as
well
extent
have
been
implementing
strategies.
had
more
pronounced
negative
effect
female
students'
stress
compared
male
counterparts.
Moreover,
for
females,
frequent
use
media
mechanism
was
associated
greater
perceived
their
academic
performance
levels,
males.
However,
related
similar
effects
both
males
females.
reported
using
substances
cope,
cannabis
outcomes,
These
findings
highlight
need
adequate
support
services
across
post-secondary
sector,
point
importance
gender
informed
interventions
pandemic.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
17(24), P. 9419 - 9419
Published: Dec. 15, 2020
The
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
been
devastating
in
all
senses,
particularly
psychologically.
Physical
activity
(PA)
is
known
to
aid
psychological
well-being,
and
it
worth
investigating
whether
PA
a
coping
strategy
during
this
pandemic.
objective
of
literature
review
analyze
the
extent
which
engaging
COVID-19
impacts
health
adult
population.
was
searched
databases
from
EBSCOhost
Research
Database—MEDLINE,
APA
PsycArticles,
between
others—published
1
January
2019
15
July
2020.
From
180
articles
found,
were
eligible.
reviewed
showed
an
association
mental
distress—e.g.,
stress,
anxiety,
depressive
symptoms,
social
isolation,
distress—and
PA.
This
research
concludes
that
lockdown
measures
caused
distress.
Those
studies
analyzed
that,
quarantine,
adults
increased
their
sedentary
time
reduced
levels,
showing
controversial
outcomes.
discusses
effective
face
effects
contributing
further
putative
increase
prevalence
psychiatric
disorders.
Journal of Physical Activity and Health,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 1275 - 1284
Published: Nov. 3, 2020
Background
:
This
scoping
review
aimed
to
identify
the
available
evidence
related
physical
activity
(PA)
and
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
Methods
A
search
in
6
databases
(PubMed,
Embase,
SPORTDiscus,
Scopus,
Web
of
Science,
CINAHL)
was
conducted
on
July
23,
2020.
Medical
subject
headings
keywords
PA
COVID-19
were
combined
conduct
online
search,
which
covered
period
from
January
Results
Overall,
1784
articles
retrieved.
After
duplicate
removal
title,
abstract,
full-text
screening,
41
included.
Most
included
studies
quantitative
collected
data
through
interviews/questionnaires,
with
sample
sizes
larger
than
100
composed
by
adults
older
adults.
Changes
levels
due
pandemic
most
assessed
outcome,
followed
association
between
mental
health
issues
PA.
Only
2
direct
effects
COVID-19.
Conclusion
identified
a
decrease
social
distancing
measures
that
might
help
burden
outbreak.
