Loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

American Psychologist, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 77(5), P. 660 - 677

Published: May 9, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures aimed at its mitigation, such as physical distancing, have been discussed risk factors for loneliness, which increases the of premature mortality mental health conditions. To ascertain whether loneliness has increased since start pandemic, this study to narratively statistically synthesize relevant high-quality primary studies. This systematic review with meta-analysis was registered PROSPERO (ID CRD42021246771). Searched databases were PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library/Central Register Controlled Trials/EMBASE/CINAHL, Web Science, World Health Organization (WHO) database, supplemented by Google Scholar citation searching (cutoff date search December 5, 2021). Summary data from prospective research including assessments before during extracted. Of 6,850 retrieved records, 34 studies (23 longitudinal, 9 pseudolongitudinal, 2 reporting both designs) on 215,026 participants included. Risk bias (RoB) estimated using in non-randomised studies-of interventions (ROBINS-I) tool. Standardized mean differences (SMD, Hedges' g) continuous values logOR prevalence rates calculated pooled effect size estimators random-effects meta-analyses. Pooling longitudinal designs only (overall N = 45,734), scores (19 studies, SMD 0.27 [95% confidence interval 0.14-0.40], Z 4.02, p < .001, I 98%) (8 0.33 [0.04-0.62], 2.25, .02, 96%) relative prepandemic times small sizes. Results robust respect studies' overall RoB, pseudolongitudinal designs, timing assessments, clinical populations. heterogeneity effects indicates a need further investigate protective progresses inform targeted interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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How COVID-19 shaped mental health: from infection to pandemic effects

Nature Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28(10), P. 2027 - 2037

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Risk factors for loneliness: A literature review

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 334, P. 116163 - 116163

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

Increasingly, loneliness is being recognised as a serious problem with detrimental effects on health, well social cohesion and community trust. To effectively tackle this complex issue, clear understanding of the phenomenon its main drivers needed. Over years scientific research loneliness, many potential risk factors have emerged been tested empirically.This narrative review 109 studies provides concise summary empirical evidence for presents an additional section dedicated to COVID-19 pandemic.Given very large number existing studies, emphasis placed recent meta-analyses systematic literature reviews longitudinal studies. Similarly, given possible which may differ based geographical cultural context, focuses from Europe North America.The results show that demographic often correlate but in cases link becomes negligible when controlling other factors. Often, physical mental health problems are found be associated so some psychological factors, such neuroticism or extroversion. Loneliness also depends environment one lives, possibly broader socio-economic socio-cultural contexts. Nevertheless, shows ultimately everything comes down quantity quality relationships. In particular, marital status, living arrangements characteristics one's personal network quite consistently among strongest predictors loneliness. These findings about remained valid during pandemic.The implications policy, who most vulnerable groups key designing targeted policy solutions

Language: Английский

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Loneliness and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 279 - 279

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Concerns have been raised about the loneliness and well-being of children adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which ongoing pandemic has impacted association between is unclear. Therefore, a systematic review empirical studies on was conducted examine (1) prevalence in adolescents, (2) associations indicators well-being, (3) moderators these associations. Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, Web Science, ERIC) were searched from 1 January 2020 28 June 2022 41 met our inclusion criteria (cross-sectional: n = 30; longitudinal: 11; registered PROSPERO: CRD42022337252). Cross-sectional rates varied, with some finding that over half experienced at least moderate levels loneliness. Longitudinal results reflected significant mean increases compared pre-pandemic levels. indicated higher significantly associated poorer including depression symptoms, anxiety gaming addiction, sleep problems. more complex than cross-sectional associations, varying by assessment timing factors statistical analyses. There limited diversity study designs samples, preventing thorough examination moderating characteristics. Findings highlight broader challenge child adolescent predates need for future research underrepresented populations across multiple timepoints.

Language: Английский

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How to increase consumer intention to use Chatbots? An empirical analysis of hedonic and utilitarian motivations on social presence and the moderating effects of fear across generations

Electronic Commerce Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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A dual pathway model of remote work intensity: A meta‐analysis of its simultaneous positive and negative effects

Personnel Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 77(4), P. 1351 - 1386

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract As the COVID‐19 pandemic wanes, many organizations are asking employees to return office concerned that more extensive remote work could hurt employee morale and productivity. Employees, however, prefer remotely because of flexibility it provides. In light such competing perspectives, we conducted a meta‐analysis examining intensity's (RWI) effects on outcomes. RWI refers extensiveness ranging from one or two days week full‐time work. We propose dual pathway model linking outcomes arguing has indirect but opposing same via mediators—perceived autonomy isolation. Findings RWI's based 108 studies ( k = 110, N 45,288) support model. Allaying organizational concerns about work, had overall small beneficial multiple consequential including job satisfaction, commitment, perceived support, supervisor‐rated performance, turnover intentions. also use (RWU), binary construct taking values—remote workers (users) versus office‐based (non‐users work). RWU 62 63, 41,904) suggest generally have better than their colleagues. Altogether, findings offers modest upsides with limited downsides—even for those who spend time working away office.

Language: Английский

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Changes in sleep quality and sleep disturbances in the general population from before to during the COVID-19 lockdown: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: April 13, 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore changes in sleep quality disturbances the general population from before during COVID-19 lockdown.The protocol was registered PROSPERO (CRD42021256378) PRISMA guidelines were followed. The major databases gray literature systematically searched inception 28/05/2021 identify observational studies evaluating lockdown with respect pre-lockdown period. A random effects undertaken for reporting (a) means of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global scores or onset latency (SOL) times (minutes - min) lockdown, (b) percentages poor (c) quality. Subgroup analysis by risk bias measurement tool utilized carried out. narrative synthesis on efficiency, disturbances, insomnia medication consumption also performed.Sixty-three included. decline quality, reflected a pooled increase PSQI (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.26; 95% CI 0.17-0.34) SOL (SMD 0.38 min; 0.30-0.45) found. percentage individuals increased (pooled relative 1.4; 1.24-1.61). Moreover, 57.3% (95% 50.01-61.55) reported change quality; 37.3% 34.27-40.39) these, it worsening. included decrease efficiency an insomnia, consumption.Timely interventions are warranted view uncovered their potentially negative impact health. Further research particular longitudinal using validated instruments examining long-term variables is needed.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021256378, identifier CRD42021256378.

Language: Английский

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Screening for loneliness in representative population samples: Validation of a single-item measure

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(3), P. e0279701 - e0279701

Published: March 16, 2023

Loneliness is a highly relevant public mental health issue. This work presents the validation of single-item measure loneliness and its subjective experience: "I am frequently alone/have few contacts". It can be used in large-scale population surveys where an economical assessment key importance.Data was drawn from two representative German conducted early late 2020 (combined N = 4,984; 52.9% women; age: M 48.39 years (SD 17.88)). We determined prevalence men women across different age groups. In order to test concurrent validity, bivariate correlation analyses Chi-square tests were performed. Convergent discriminant validity tested by investigating intercorrelations with another measure, other outcomes, associations sociodemographic characteristics.Based on 23.4% participants reported some degree loneliness, 3.4% among them severe loneliness. Comparisons LS-S showed similar rates A moderately positive relationship between measures found analysis (ρ .57, p < .001), but results indicated only weak convergent validity. Construct supported depressive symptoms, anxiety satisfaction life, household size, partnership.Loneliness general population. The suitable as brief screening population-based assessments.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial alterations during the COVID-19 pandemic and the global burden of anxiety and major depressive disorders in adolescents, 1990–2021: challenges in mental health amid socioeconomic disparities

World Journal of Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(10), P. 1003 - 1016

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID‐19 on the peer relationships of adolescents around the world: A rapid systematic review

Journal of Research on Adolescence, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 29, 2024

Abstract The main objective of this rapid systematic review was to examine how the COVID‐19 pandemic impacted peer relationships for adolescents (10–25 years age) around globe. We focused on four indices relationships: (1) loneliness, (2) social connectedness, (3) support, and (4) media use. In addition, we examined gender age differences. Four databases (APA PsychInfo, PubMed, Scopus, Web Science) were searched articles published from January 2020 November 2022. A total 96 studies (cross‐sectional: n = 66, longitudinal: 30, quantitative: 67, qualitative: 12, mixed‐methods: 17) met our inclusion criteria (empirical observational with data at least one interest, cross‐sectional COVID‐19‐related experiences or longitudinal collected during pandemic, range 10–25 years, typically developing adolescents). extracted conducted a narrative synthesis. Findings suggest that disruptions negatively youth. Most reported either an increase in loneliness over course positive association between experiences. Similar findings observed increased use as means continued communication connection. Fewer support but those did decrease negative Lastly, mixed impact which might be due strengthening closer ties weakening more distant relationships. Results differences mixed, comparison across ages not possible. heterogeneity measures well timing collection prevented nuanced examination short long‐term impacts.

Language: Английский

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