Loneliness during a strict lockdown: Trajectories and predictors during the COVID-19 pandemic in 38,217 United Kingdom adults

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 265, P. 113521 - 113521

Published: Nov. 1, 2020

There are increasing worries that lockdowns and 'stay-at-home' orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic could lead a rise in loneliness, which is recognised as major public health concern. But profiles of loneliness during risk factors remain unclear. The current study aimed examine if how levels changed strict lockdown explore clustering growth trajectories. Data from 38,217 UK adults UCL COVID -19 Social Study (a panel collecting data weekly pandemic) were analysed period (23/03/2020–10/05/2020). sample was well-stratified weighted population proportions gender, age, ethnicity, education geographical location. Growth mixture modelling used identify latent classes trajectories their predictors. Analyses revealed four classes, with baseline level ranging low high. In first few weeks lockdown, increased highest group, decreased lowest stayed relatively constant middle two groups. Younger (OR = 2.17–6.81), women 1.59), people income 1.3), economically inactive 1.3–2.04) mental conditions 5.32) more likely be class relative lowest. Further, living others or rural area, having close friends greater social support protective. Perceived under measures stable UK, but for many these high no signs improvement. Results suggest efforts needed address loneliness.

Language: Английский

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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 the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults: Rapid Review

JMIR Aging, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. e26474 - e26474

Published: March 10, 2021

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the lives of countless members general population. Older adults are known to experience loneliness, age discrimination, and excessive worry. It is therefore reasonable anticipate that they would greater negative outcomes related given their increased isolation risk for complications than younger adults. Objective This study aims synthesize existing research on impact pandemic, associated protective measures, older secondary objective investigate with Alzheimer disease dementias. Methods A rapid review published literature was conducted October 6, 2020, through a search 6 online databases results from original studies regarding Human Development Model conceptual framework–Disability Creation Process used describe understand interactions between personal factors, environmental life habits. reported following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-analyses Statement. Results total 135 records were included initial strategy 13,452 individual studies. Of these, 113 (83.7%) determined be level 4 according levels evidence classification by Centre Evidence-Based Medicine. presence psychological symptoms, exacerbation ageism, physical deterioration aged populations in Decreased social fewer in-person during occasionally reduced quality depression. Difficulties accessing services, sleep disturbances, reduction activity also noted. Conclusions Our highlight need adequate measures. represent heterogeneous group, which could explain contradictory found literature. Individual, organizational, institutional strategies should established ensure able maintain contacts, preserve family ties, ability give or receive help current pandemic. Future focus specific consequences needs more at-risk inclusion, both public health recommendations considerations made policy makers.

Language: Английский

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Life in lockdown: Social isolation, loneliness and quality of life in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 42(5), P. 1222 - 1229

Published: March 13, 2021

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on University Students' Physical Activity Levels: An Early Systematic Review

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 15, 2021

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to analyze the impact that COVID-19 lockdown had on amount of physical activity performed by university students. Materials and Methods : A electronic search for studies providing information regarding levels pre during pandemic in students was up 20th October 2020 databases Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Web Science. The risk bias external validity quality included assessed means those Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). evidence main outcomes graded using Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results Conclusions total 10 were selected. Physical questionnaires (10 studies) accelerometer (1 study). Risk regarded as low high six four investigations, respectively. downgraded low. significant reduction observed 9 studies. Compared pre-lockdown values, five showed a light/mild (walking) between 32.5 365.5%, while seven revealed high/vigorous 2.9 52.8%. Walking, moderate, vigorous, have been reduced confinements different countries. Despite reductions, who met current minimum PA recommendations before generally also confinements.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Aging & Mental Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 25(7), P. 1161 - 1164

Published: Jan. 25, 2021

Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of physical distancing risk collateral damage such as increased loneliness. Older adults have been identified being at higher poor outcomes if infected and many countries subjected greater restrictions on contacts with others. Most research so far points towards an increase loneliness during pandemic. However, there has a lack prospective studies based representative samples older adults, oldest old, low or no Internet usage, those health currently underrepresented. Despite significance cultural norms for individuals' standards social relations and, thus, experience loneliness, comparative Reviews found little evidence what interventions elements are effective reducing There is potential be maintained via technology-based solutions, although excluding limited resources who both least likely use technology most vulnerable Furthermore, remote cannot fully compensate loss contacts. Where stay-at-home orders not imposed, supporting neighbourliness community accessible open spaces other options. Finally, policy responses need more nuanced non-ageist order avoid unnecessary increases adults.

Language: Английский

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Safe but Lonely? Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms and COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 4, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led governments worldwide to implement unprecedented response strategies. While crucial limiting the spread of virus, "social distancing" may lead severe psychological consequences, especially in lonely individuals.We used cross-sectional (n = 380) and longitudinal 74) designs investigate links between loneliness, anxiety, depression symptoms (ADS) risk perception affective young adults who implemented social distancing during first 2 weeks state epidemic threat Poland.Loneliness was correlated with ADS COVID-19's health. However, increased worry about isolation heightened for financial problems observed lonelier individuals. cross-lagged influence initial on subsequent levels loneliness also found.The reciprocal connections be importance crisis.

Language: Английский

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wellbeing and cognitive functioning of older adults

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

Published: Feb. 25, 2021

COVID-19 took a heavy toll on older adults. In Belgium, by the end of August, 93% deaths due to were aged 65 or older. Similar trends observed in other countries. As consequence, adults identified as group at risk, and strict governmental restrictions imposed them. This has caused concerns about their mental health. Using an online survey, this study established impact pandemic years older, which factors moderate impact. Participants reported significant decrease activity level, sleep quality wellbeing during pandemic. Depression was strongly related declines quality, cognitive functioning. Our shows that had severe health implies risk requires attention governments healthcare.

Language: Английский

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Social Isolation and Psychological Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-National Analysis

The Gerontologist, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 61(1), P. 103 - 113

Published: Oct. 24, 2020

Abstract Background and Objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in social isolation globally, creating heightened levels of stress anxiety. This study investigates the link between mental well-being later life, how it varies across countries. Research Design Methods We draw on a subset older adults from Global Behaviors Perceptions COVID-19 Pandemic, unique global online survey 13,660 participants 62 use mixed-effects models to analyze data. Results Social (distancing) significantly predicts poor health operationalized as coronavirus-induced distress (p &lt; .01). At aggregate level, average positively countries with higher numbers coronavirus-related deaths .10) more fragile state capacity .05), while varying negatively those stringent anticoronavirus policies .05). Finally, we report several cross-level interactions total number = .025), policy stringency .065), fragility .061), globalization index .071). Discussion Implications Our shows that proper understanding impact should consider moderating role national context.

Language: Английский

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Immediate and Longer-Term Changes in the Mental Health and Well-being of Older Adults in England During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 79(2), P. 151 - 151

Published: Dec. 22, 2021

Despite the emphasis placed on psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic, evidence from representative studies older adults including pre-COVID-19 data and repeated assessments during pandemic is scarce.To examine changes in mental health well-being before initial later phases test whether patterns varied with sociodemographic characteristics a sample living England.This longitudinal cohort study analyzed 5146 participating English Longitudinal Study Ageing who provided (2018 2019) at 2 occasions 2020 (June or July as well November December).The characteristics, sex, age, partnership status, socioeconomic position.Changes depression (8-item Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale), anxiety (7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder quality life (12-item Control, Autonomy, Self-realization, Pleasure loneliness (3-item Revised University California, Los Angeles, scale) were tested using fixed-effects regression models.Of included participants, 2723 (52.9%) women, 4773 (92.8%) White, mean (SD) age was 67.7 (10.6) years. The prevalence clinically significant depressive symptoms increased 12.5% (95% CI, 11.5-13.4) to 22.6% 21.6-23.6) June 2020, further rise 28.5% 27.6-29.5) December 2020. This accompanied by deterioration life. rose 9.4% 8.8-9.9) 10.9% 10.3-11.5) Women nonpartnered people experienced worse health. Participants less wealth had lowest levels pandemic. Higher groups better overall but responded more negative changes.In this England, continued worsen progressed, inequalities persisted. greater

Language: Английский

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