The trajectory of loneliness in response to COVID-19.

American Psychologist, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 75(7), P. 897 - 908

Published: June 22, 2020

Social distancing and "stay-at-home" orders are essential to contain the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), but there is concern that these measures will increase feelings of loneliness, particularly in vulnerable groups. The present study examined change loneliness response social restriction taken control spread. A nationwide sample American adults (N = 1,545; 45% women; ages 18 98, M 53.68, SD 15.63) was assessed on three occasions: late January/early February 2020 (before outbreak), March (during President's initial "15 Days Slow Spread" campaign), April policies most states). Contrary expectations, were no significant mean-level changes across assessments (d .04, p > .05). In fact, respondents perceived increased support from others over follow-up period .19, < .01). Older reported less overall compared younger age groups had an during acute phase .14, Their however, leveled off after issuance stay-at-home orders. Individuals living alone those with at least one chronic condition feeling lonelier baseline did not implementation measures. Despite some detrimental impact individuals, sample, large remarkable resilience COVID-19. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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Mental Health During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Recommendations for Moving Forward

Perspectives on Psychological Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 915 - 936

Published: Jan. 19, 2022

COVID-19 has infected millions of people and upended the lives most humans on planet. Researchers from across psychological sciences have sought to document investigate impact in myriad ways, causing an explosion research that is broad scope, varied methods, challenging consolidate. Because policy practice aimed at helping live healthier happier requires insight robust patterns evidence, this article provides a rapid thorough summary high-quality studies available through early 2021 examining mental-health consequences living pandemic. Our review evidence indicates anxiety, depression, distress increased months Meanwhile, suicide rates, life satisfaction, loneliness remained largely stable throughout first year In response these insights, we present seven recommendations (one urgent, two short-term, four ongoing) support mental health during pandemic beyond.

Language: Английский

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Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework

Environment International, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 150, P. 106420 - 106420

Published: Feb. 7, 2021

Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence the contributions nature to rapidly building, research into how biodiversity relates remains limited in important respects. In particular, better mechanistic understanding range pathways through which can influence needed. These relate both psychological social processes as well biophysical processes. Building on from across natural, sciences, we present conceptual framework organizing linking health. Four domains pathways—both beneficial harmful—link with health: (i) reducing harm (e.g. provision medicines, decreasing exposure air noise pollution); (ii) restoring capacities attention restoration, stress reduction); (iii) building promoting physical activity, transcendent experiences); (iv) causing dangerous wildlife, zoonotic diseases, allergens). We discuss test components biodiversity-health available analytical approaches existing datasets. world accelerating declines biodiversity, profound land-use change, an increase non-communicable diseases globally, greater these reinforce conservation strategy for promotion people nature. conclude by identifying avenues recommendations policy practice foster biodiversity-focused public actions.

Language: Английский

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The psychiatric sequelae of the COVID‐19 pandemic in adolescents, adults, and health care workers

Depression and Anxiety, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 38(2), P. 233 - 246

Published: Dec. 28, 2020

Background The COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious global public health crisis since 1918 influenza pandemic. This study first to assess its mental impact across lifespan in United States adolescents, adults, and care workers. Methods We recruited 4909 participants through an online survey advertising on Facebook Instagram exposure psychiatric symptoms from April 27 July 13. also University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Medical Center, other systems around Pittsburgh. primary outcomes were clinically significant depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, suicidal ideation or behavior, grief reactions COVID-19. Results Adolescents significantly more likely report moderate severe depression (55% vs. 29%; χ2 = 122, df 1; p < .001), anxiety (48% 73; PTSD (45% 33%; 12; behavior (38% 16%; 117; sleep problems (69% 57%; 26; .001) compared adults. rates intense among those who lost someone was 55%. Loneliness common predictor higher number hours spent social media about predicted adolescents. Conclusions associated with increased symptoms. could put individuals at risk for onset disorders.

Language: Английский

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Mental health, quality of life, wellbeing, loneliness and use of social media in a time of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. A cross-country comparative study

Journal of Mental Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 30(2), P. 148 - 155

Published: March 4, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak raised questions about how people experience their mental health, quality of life (QoL), wellbeing and loneliness in the context social distancing, use media during this time.To examine QoL, among living Norway, USA, UK Australia.A cross-country comparative survey Australia. Relevant statistical analyses were used to differences between countries explore associations demographic, health psychosocial variables media.There 3810 respondents from four countries, which 50 - 74% showed a high level emotional distress. Norwegian population reported significantly better QoL lower levels compared other countries. High-frequent after was associated with poorer mental- health.The results suggest that took toll on people's experienced loneliness, high-frequent these factors.

Language: Английский

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Psychological distress in North America during COVID-19: The role of pandemic-related stressors

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 270, P. 113687 - 113687

Published: Jan. 8, 2021

Language: Английский

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Associations of loneliness and social isolation with physical and mental health among adolescents and young adults

Perspectives in Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 141(4), P. 226 - 236

Published: June 19, 2021

The present study investigates whether loneliness and social isolation are associated with poor physical mental health among adolescents young adults, age gender play a role in the associations of health.This used cross-sectional self-report data from 2017 Danish Health Morbidity Surveys titled 'How you?' (N = 19,890, M 22.6 years).Logistic regression analyses showed that were independently health. Loneliness was increased odds asthma, migraine, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, slipped disc/back pain, tinnitus, long-term illness, depressive symptomatology, anxiety symptomatology alcohol problems. Social decreased having osteoarthritis problems, an risk illness symptomatology. Small differences detected.In These findings highlight need for targeted prevention intervention initiatives to alleviate isolation.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness among people with substance use problems: A narrative systematic review

Drug and Alcohol Review, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 39(5), P. 447 - 483

Published: April 20, 2020

Abstract Issues Despite the serious implications of loneliness on health and wellbeing, little is understood about this experience across people with substance use problems. This systematic review aimed to examine: (i) correlates predictors loneliness; (ii) theories underpinning (iii) methods employed measure (iv) interventions for Approach Empirical sources were identified from key databases all publications preceding February 2019. Overall, 41 studies met eligibility criteria included in review. Key Findings suggest that related poor physical mental health, use, quality relationships, stigma perception ill treatment by others. Although cognitive have proposed patterns underlying onset maintenance loneliness, they had not been investigated relation measurement or intervention efforts. Just one (UCLA Loneliness Scale) valid population. Finally, only a single trialled was found be efficacious reducing Implications Understanding possible links between how alleviate important population terms their wellbeing recovery. Conclusion prevalent experienced as problematic among Future research should focus employing longitudinal designs, using validated, multidimensional measures developing trialling meet specific needs

Language: Английский

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Neoliberalism can reduce well‐being by promoting a sense of social disconnection, competition, and loneliness

British Journal of Social Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 60(3), P. 947 - 965

Published: Jan. 8, 2021

Neoliberalism has become the dominant ideology in many parts of world. Yet there is little empirical research on its psychological impact. On basis a social identity approach to health, we hypothesize that, by increasing competition and reducing people’s sense connection others, neoliberalism can increase loneliness compromise our well‐being. Study 1 ( N = 246) shows that more neoliberal people perceive society be, worse their well‐being, this relationship mediated via loneliness. In two experiments, showed exposure increases (Study 2, 204) and, through this, decreases well‐being 3, 173). 4 303), found increased decreased others perceptions being with others. 4, effect was evident for liberals only. We discuss potential impact different groups society.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Recommendations for Moving Forward

Published: Feb. 19, 2021

COVID-19 has infected millions of people and upended the lives most humans on planet. Researchers from across psychological sciences have sought to document investigate impact in myriad ways, causing an explosion research that is broad scope, varied methods, challenging consolidate. Because policy practice aimed at helping live healthier happier requires insight robust patterns evidence, this paper provides a rapid thorough summary high-quality studies available through early 2021 examining mental health consequences living pandemic. Our review evidence indicates anxiety, depression, distress increased months Meanwhile, suicide rates, life satisfaction, loneliness remained largely stable throughout first year In response these insights, we present seven recommendations (one urgent, two short-term, four ongoing) support during pandemic beyond.

Language: Английский

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