Regional COVID-19 measures and effects on subjective well-being in Germany: observing trends over time with data from a large population survey

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

COVID-19 measures in Germany varied during the pandemic, and it seems natural that addition to factors such as incidence, health system capacity, etc., these interventions their social economic consequences had an impact on evolution of population's well-being. Since beginning there has been a suspicion burden would fall mainly population groups with lower socio-economic status, COVID-19, including policy measures, could therefore contribute increasing inequalities health. We examine several indicators well-being over course analyze effect stringency subjective extent which certain were particularly affected. Our analyses are based 2020 2021 data from German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), complemented by various regional indicators, measures. Data pandemic phases regressed phases, socio-demographic, health-related other multi-level models district top level. Up N = 29,871 observations 401 districts included. Overall, was little decline up end observation period, even some increase. When taken into account, changes partially attenuated. However, direct People disabilities chronic pre-existing conditions affected reduction In cases, slightly different effects groups. The not strong enough suggest status is generally associated negative trend According our results, people diseases, severe obesity, should be given more attention future. A change time-related outcomes when considering indicate adjustment

Language: Английский

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Revisiting the Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adults in the UK: Long-Term Trends, Temporary Setbacks, and Recovery

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2025

This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health 16- to 29-year-olds in United Kingdom, using longitudinal data from UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) and its predecessor, covering period 2001 2023. The identifies causal effects lockdown (April 2020–March 2021) post-lockdown 2021–March 2022) by estimating counterfactual trajectories based long-term trends. Unlike prior research, it accounts for potential reporting bias introduced UKHLS study. Mental ill-health among young adults had been rising nearly two decades before pandemic. During period, average General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) psychological distress score increased 9% standard deviation, while prevalence clinically relevant rose 4.5 percentage points. was temporary, with levels returning predicted trends April 2021, suggesting no lasting 'scar' health. recovery coincided declining feelings loneliness life satisfaction. also variations pandemic’s gender, household income, age, ethnicity. Women top third income distribution experienced a more pronounced increase during lockdown. However, there is evidence that under-30 age group suffered, average, severe than rest adult population under 60 period. findings challenge prevalent narratives demonstrating relative resilience face

Language: Английский

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The long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the moderation effect of sex and loneliness amongst resettled refugees: findings from BNLA cohort study

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 101516 - 101516

Published: March 1, 2025

Vulnerability to mental health problems is well-established in refugees, attributed the interplay between pre-and post-migration stressors. COVID-19 pandemic was recognized as a universal stressor with potential further impact refugees' health. This longitudinal study sought investigate of and its moderators resettled refugees Australia. Data from Waves 1 (2013-2014, pre-pandemic), 5 (2017-2018, pre-pandemic) 6 (2023, post-pandemic) Building New Life Australia were utilized this study. High risk severe illness (HR-SMI) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) measured by K6 PTSD-8 scales. Using generalized linear mixed model, we examined impacts moderation effect sex loneliness. The difference changes predicted probability HR-SMI PTSD across moderator-based subgroups calculated. A total 2399 participated. weighted prevalence (Δ6-5 5.0%) or 3.2%) increased after pandemic, different trend (HR-SMI stable trend; decreased trend). Compared Wave 5, had significant on (AOR 1.54 [95% CI 1.17-2.04]), especially among females (2.04 1.16-3.56]); causing an additional 8.82% change than males. only found respondents loneliness (2.17 1.17-4.05]), 14.92% those without Rates prepandemic four years post-COVID-19 moderated being female. highlights need for ongoing, targeted psycho-social support specific refugee sub-groups. Guangdong Basic Applied Research Foundation (2022B1515020094).

Language: Английский

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Individual differences in perceived changes and impacts on well-being of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 265, P. 111984 - 111984

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

This study examines how individual differences in employees' demographics, physical workspace, job satisfaction, workplace support, and pandemic-induced changes affected subjective well-being, productivity, overall flourishing (Flourishing Index, FI) while working from home (WFH). A cohort of 602 employees Bangkok, Thailand, was surveyed. Factor Analysis Mixed Data (FAMD) revealed underlying interactions between variables that reflected FI scores work-related perceptions. In-person focus group interviews were conducted with 30 participants following their return to work deepen understanding aggregate survey responses. We found the domains short-term positive negative affects are significantly influenced by satisfaction environment, demographics (e.g., age, marital status, employment tier), perceived emotions, demand, resources. Individuals who enjoyed higher well-being ratings WFH tended be male, above 35 years old, more senior positions, married or living a partner. Qualitative results confirmed provided resilience under revealing nuanced aspects employer-employee support relevant future personnel interventions. The variable groups also interact each other, suggesting potential scenarios where individuals organizations can implement targeted interventions, such as environmental comfort, work-life balance, social system situations sustain well-being. It shows used an indicator worker reflects many life aspects, offering new management tool for transitions hybrid models. • FAMD clustering reveal employee Flourishing Index. Demographic policies influence IEQ its internal external factors predict Younger, single, female, less spiritual at risk lower Targeted multi-level

Language: Английский

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Social Class and Well-being Trajectories during COVID-19: A 4-year Longitudinal Study Revealed a Steeper Decline among Higher-class Individuals in South Korea

Social Indicators Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Abstract Little research has examined the role of social class in long-term impact COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being. This 4-year longitudinal study South Korea ( N = 86,872; 875,967 responses) assessed well-being before (January 2019 to January 2020) and during 2020 2023) determine whether change this period differed by class. We expanded investigation consider transitions class, distancing measures, mechanisms underlying changes according pandemic. In particular, we moderating effects within-person using conducting multilevel modeling-based analyses four approaches. First, found that, while higher-class individuals maintained an average that was higher than lower-class individuals, they also experienced a steeper decline over course Relative their pre-COVID-19 levels, significant decrease first, second, third years COVID-19, showing no sign recovery until neared its end. Second, pattern persisted without regard for critical following pandemic: remaining both periods declines relative baseline. Third, faced larger difficulties maintaining well-being, particularly with respect less affected. Fourth, perceived daily life mediated observed difference declines, greater lives due did, resulting Taken together, these findings indicate transformed components are essential psychological health well-off, providing novel insights into power experiences going beyond absolute gap been well-established cross-sectional studies. indicates need class-targeted interventions policies support across all socioeconomic strata future crises.

Language: Английский

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Do Egalitarian Attitudes Promote Integration?

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 25 - 55

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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