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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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among general Bangladeshi population: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. e045727 - e045727

Published: April 1, 2021

Objectives Mental health problems significantly increased worldwide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At early stage of outbreak, government Bangladesh imposed lockdown and quarantine approaches to prevent spread virus, which impacted people’s daily life health. The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected economic status, healthcare facilities other lifestyle factors in Bangladesh. We aimed assess impact on mental among Bangladeshi population. Methods conducted an online cross-sectional survey 672 people aged between 15 65 years all over country from April 10 May 2020. After obtaining electronic consent, we a assessing sociodemographic profiles psychometric measures. used University California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale-8, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index loneliness, depression, anxiety sleep disturbance, respectively. Results prevalence disturbance was estimated at 71% (mild: 32%, moderate: 29%, severe: 10%), 38% 24%, 11%, 3%), 64% 30%, 17%, 17%) 73% 50%, 18%, 5%), In Bangladesh, key associated with poor were female sex, unemployment, being student, obesity living without family. present study identified statistically significant interrelationships measured issues. Conclusions A large portion respondents reported suggests longitudinal assessments determine gravity this issue after Appropriate supportive programmes interventional would address

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Relationships between COVID-19 Quality of Life, Loneliness, Happiness, and Internet Addiction among K-12 Teachers and School Administrators—A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 1052 - 1052

Published: Jan. 18, 2022

It is well acknowledged that the roles of both school administrators and teachers have changed due to global education crisis caused by COVID-19. During this challenging critical period, it essential investigate how those working in sector who undertake strategic tasks for sustainable are affected new conditions brought about COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates interrelationships between quality life, loneliness, happiness, Internet addiction. The research was designed according relational survey model, conducted with 432 K-12 schools. data collected through online questionnaires, structural equation modelling (SEM) used test analyze proposed hypotheses. study's results revealed a positive relationship related life loneliness significantly positively predicts In context, impact on quality, participants' levels increased, increase them become addicted using Internet. Interestingly, also determined exists happiness as individuals their level increased. many studies prior pandemic, negative happiness. current during two variables positive. SEM directly affects addiction, teachers. Furthermore, addiction indirectly

Language: Английский

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social sphere and lessons for crisis management: a literature review

Natural Hazards, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 117(3), P. 2139 - 2164

Published: April 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Frailism: a scoping review exploring discrimination against people living with frailty

The Lancet Healthy Longevity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 100651 - 100651

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

SummaryPeople living with frailty can experience discrimination, but unlike the characteristics of age and disability, is not protected by law. Frailty a clinical syndrome associated ageing in which health deficits increase person's vulnerability to illness, death. This scoping review, conducted team methodologists, clinicians, lawyers, patients, aimed investigate extent discrimination against people described health-care literature. We searched five databases from inception up June, 2022, grey literature, identify 144 texts. The texts were classified types (direct indirect harassment, victimisation) inductively developed into contextual themes. median participants was 77 years (IQR 69·9–82·0), 65·4% women. most common direct (in 90 [63%]), 66 [46%]), harassment one [1%]) texts, no instances victimisation reported. Nine themes discriminatory actions developed. Discrimination overlapped based on established characteristics, including age, race, sex. Evidence indicated that replaces, mediates, masks, potentiates discrimination. seemed be both an independent event interacts characteristics. Future research should focus preventing frailty-based establishing whether considered new characteristic

Language: Английский

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Associations of loneliness with risk of Alzheimer's disease dementia in the Framingham Heart Study

Alzheimer s & Dementia, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 1619 - 1627

Published: March 24, 2021

The relationship between persistent loneliness and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is unclear. We examined the different types of mid-life development dementia AD.Loneliness was assessed in cognitively normal adults using one item from Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. defined as no loneliness, transient incident loneliness,or applied Cox regression models Kaplan-Meier plots with AD outcomes (n = 2880).After adjusting demographics, social network, physical health, apolipoprotein E ε4, associated higher (hazard ratio [HR], 1.91; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.25-2.90; P < .01), lower (HR, 0.34; CI 0.14-0.84; .05), risk onset, compared to loneliness. Results were similar risk.Persistent an independent factor AD, whereas recovery suggests resilience risk.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness and Its Association With Social Media Use During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Social Media + Society, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 7(3)

Published: July 1, 2021

Social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic changed social interaction for many and increased risk of loneliness in general population. media use has been ambiguously related to loneliness, associations may differ by age. The study aimed examine its association with within different age groups pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted Norway, United Kingdom, States, Australia April/May 2020, 3,810 participants aged 18 years or above were recruited. Multiple regression analyses between emotional separate groups. Emotional higher among young adults those who used several times daily. Adjusting sociodemographic variables, using more types associated lower oldest participants, youngest participants. Among middle-aged frequently loneliness. We found that varied Older people’s engagement on be a resource reduce observed levels high-frequent users younger

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 lockdown has altered the dynamics between affective symptoms and social isolation among older adults: results from a longitudinal network analysis

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: July 19, 2021

Abstract The COVID-19 lockdown has drastically limited social interactions and brought about a climate of fear uncertainty. These circumstances not only increased affective symptoms isolation among community dwelling older adults but also alter the dynamics between them. Using network analyses, we study changes in these before during lockdown. Community-dwelling (N = 419) completed questionnaires assessing depression, anxiety, isolation, pandemic, as part cohort study, period. total scores were compared across time. For partial correlation networks constructed using items nodes, separately at both timepoints. Changes edges, well nodal bridge centrality examined Depression anxiety symptoms, had significantly Significant observed time on several edges. Greater connectivity nodes was observed. have become more tightly coupled individuals, so symptoms. slightly decoupled from those anxiety. changing reflect greater influence individuals an vulnerability to disorders. findings provide novel perspectives translational implications mental health context amidst pandemic situation.

Language: Английский

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Pet ownership, loneliness, and social isolation: a systematic review

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 57(10), P. 1935 - 1957

Published: July 11, 2022

Abstract Purpose Several publications explored a relationship between pet ownership and lower levels of loneliness social isolation. However, to the best our knowledge, no systematic review has yet synthesized evidence on these associations. Thus, this aims evaluate findings regarding relations ownership, loneliness, Methods PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo were searched in January 2022. Observational studies relying appropriate instruments assess exposure outcome variables included. Two reviewers independently executed study selection, data extraction, quality assessment. Results n = 24 Among adult samples, examining isolation found that owning was associated with Concerning conducted after outbreak COVID-19 mostly showed can contribute but did not reveal an overall significant association until then. In turn, examined child adolescent samples suggest related reduced before COVID-19. Furthermore, most any differences dogs, cats, other kinds pets their Conclusion All all, only part detected pandemic seemed strengthen relationship, so future research is required longevity potential effect.

Language: Английский

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Understanding and Addressing Older Adults’ Loneliness: The Social Relationship Expectations Framework

Perspectives on Psychological Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18(4), P. 762 - 777

Published: Nov. 2, 2022

Loneliness is an experience resulting from a perceived discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships. Although this widely considered the "core mechanism" of loneliness, previous research interventions have not sufficiently addressed what older adults specifically expect their To address gap to help situate on adults' loneliness within broader life span developmental theories, we propose theoretical framework that outlines six key relationship expectations based psychology, gerontology, anthropology: availability contacts, receiving care support, intimacy understanding, enjoyment shared interests, generativity contribution, being respected valued. We further argue complete understanding across requires attention powerful impacts contextual factors (e.g., culture, functional limitations, network changes) expression fulfillment universal age-specific expectations. The proposed Social Relationship Expectations Framework may fruitfully inform future for heterogeneous aging population.

Language: Английский

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