Loneliness and susceptibility to social pain mediate the association between autistic traits and psychotic experiences in young non-clinical adults DOI Creative Commons

Feten Fekih-Romdhane,

Leila Sarra Chaibi,

Amthal Alhuwailah

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 6, 2025

Understanding of the mechanisms involved in occurrence psychotic experiences (PEs) highly autistic individuals is crucial for identifying appropriate prevention and intervention strategies. This study aimed to investigate mediating role susceptibility social pain loneliness relationship between traits (ATs) PEs adults from general population 12 Arab countries. cross-sectional part a large-scale multi-country research project. A total 7646 young (age range 18-35 years, mean age 22.55 ± 4.00 years 75.5% females) twelve countries (i.e., Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kingdom Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Tunisia) were included. Mediation analyses showed that, after adjusting over confounding variables, both (indirect effect: Beta = 0.18; Boot SE 0.02; CI 0.14; 0.21) 0.03; 0.01; 0.001; 0.05) partially mediated association ATs PEs. Higher significantly associated with more pain, directly severe Finally, higher greater scores. Findings indicated that tend experience feel rejection, which can turn be levels Interventions targeting as means mitigating among should considered.

Language: Английский

The prevalence of chronic and episodic loneliness and social isolation from a longitudinal survey DOI Creative Commons
Michelle H. Lim, Karine Manera, Katherine Owen

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Abstract Loneliness and social isolation, experienced more long-term, has been shown to increase mortality lead poorer health outcomes in specific cohorts. However, it is unclear what the prevalence of chronic loneliness isolation is, which demographic groups are most at risk reporting forms. A psychometrically validated classification system was used identify people who met criteria for episodic using Household Income Labour Dynamics Australia (HILDA) survey waves 14–18. The (overall 34%; 21% episodic, 13% chronic) far exceeded that 17%; 4% chronic). There consistency characteristics (from age, sex, household type, income) those isolation. with a long-term condition had an elevated (AOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.11–1.39) markedly higher 2.01, 1.76–2.29), compared without condition. Loneliness, both subtypes, prevalent than remains neglected poorly targeted within current practice policy.

Language: Английский

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Alterations in pain during adolescence and puberty DOI
Hadas Nahman‐Averbuch, Rui Li, Katelynn E. Boerner

et al.

Trends in Neurosciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 46(4), P. 307 - 317

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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Association of social isolation and loneliness with the risk of hypertension in middle aged and older adults: Findings from a national representative longitudinal survey DOI
Shi-Qi Wang, Hao Zhang, Yiling Lou

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 349, P. 577 - 582

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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Depression in adolescence and the understanding of health—A phenomenographic study DOI Creative Commons

Klara Danielsson,

Mikael G. Ahlborg, Rebecca Mortazavi

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0318061 - e0318061

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Health is multifaceted, with divergent interpretations in diverse cultures and groups of individuals. The ways individuals understand health might aid developing future interventions. There scant knowledge on how adolescents depression conceptualise health. A descriptive qualitative design a phenomenographic approach was used to describe the different Interviews were performed 13–17 years old (n = 33) who participated randomised controlled trial evaluating effects aerobic group exercise versus leisure activities for depression. results interpreted into four metaphors embody understanding as described by depression: 1) establishing sound routines managing everyday life, 2) connecting others having access social resources, 3) symptoms control over mental illness, 4) attaining inner drive experiencing joy life. various conceptions among provide valuable insights enhancing evidence-based treatments person-centred care. Key aspects include routines, fostering connections, finding strategies symptom control, incorporating through exercise. Given that highlighted these essential health, research could explore individualised promotion, particularly focusing routine-building, or an add-on adolescent

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle Factors and Their Influence on Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Narrative Review DOI Open Access
Christoph Schäfer, Gernot Keyßer

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(23), P. 7179 - 7179

Published: Dec. 2, 2022

In recent years, a possible association of lifestyle factors with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has attracted increasing public interest. The aim this review is to provide an overview the extent and limitations current evidence regarding RA. PubMed medical database was screened for epidemiological prospective studies investigating contribution development course disease. Large have identified smoking, unhealthy diet adiposity, as well low educational level socioeconomic status, that increase incidence addition, several habits influence response RA antirheumatic drugs. Among others, obesity poor physical activity are associated worse treatment outcome. Methodological problems often impair firm conclusions respect causal role these in risk However, sufficient recommend healthy diet, prevention obesity, cessation smoking maintenance high support effectivity modern medication.

Language: Английский

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Mental health-related healthcare service utilisation and psychotropic drug dispensation trends in British Columbia during COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study DOI Creative Commons
Moe Zandy,

Sylvia El Kurdi,

Hasina Samji

et al.

General Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(1), P. e100941 - e100941

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on population's mental health is vital for informing public policy and decision-making. However, information health-related healthcare service utilisation trends beyond first year limited.We examined patterns psychotropic drug dispensations in British Columbia, Canada, during compared with prepandemic period.We conducted a retrospective population-based secondary analysis using administrative data to capture outpatient physician visits, emergency department hospital admissions dispensations. We time between January December 2019 (prepandemic period) 2020 2021 (pandemic period). In addition, we calculated age-standardised rates rate ratios compare before two years pandemic, stratified by year, sex, age condition.By late 2020, except services recovered levels. Between 2021, monthly average overall visits increased significantly 24%, 5% 8%, respectively. Notable statistically significant increases were observed among 10-14 year-olds (44% 30% 55% 35% dispensations) 15-19 (45% 14% 18% 34% dispensations). Additionally, these more prominent females than males, some variation specific conditions.The increase likely reflects societal consequences both management measures. Recovery efforts Columbia should consider findings, especially most affected subpopulations, such as adolescents.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Angelina Jong, Clarissa Odoi, Jennifer Y. F. Lau

et al.

Journal of Attention Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(7), P. 1063 - 1081

Published: Feb. 23, 2024

Many studies focus on problematic peer functioning in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but loneliness has been studied less. This paper examined (1) The level differences between young people (below 25 years old) with ADHD and those without ADHD, (2) association mental health difficulties ADHD. Six electronic databases were searched 20 included. A random effects meta-analysis was carried out RStudio using the metafor package for first question, while a narrative synthesis summarized findings second question. ( n = 15) found that reported significantly higher than small-to-medium weighted pool effect (Hedges’ g 0.41) high heterogeneity I 2 75.1%). For question 8), associations r 0.05–0.68). Targeted research interventions is needed.

Language: Английский

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of families dealing with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder DOI Creative Commons
Alexis Winfield,

Carly Sugar,

Barbara Fenesi

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(3), P. e0283227 - e0283227

Published: March 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted regular routines forcing many children to learn from home, requiring adults work and cutting families off support outside the home. Public health restrictions associated with caused widespread psychological distress including depression anxiety, increased fear, panic, stress. These trends are particularly concerning for raising neuroatypical such as those Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), these already more likely than their typically developing peers experience comorbid mental issues, greater when required stay indoors. Families who have ADHD also at risk experiencing heightened familial stress due challenges managing behavioural symptoms, parental discord divorce, financial difficulties compared other families. current study engaged comprised of least one child diagnosed elucidate 1) unique ways that affected 2) specific barriers faced maintaining optimal wellbeing.A total 33 participants (15 parent-child dyads) in virtual interviews. Content analysis revealed most frequently identified effects were anxiety disconnectedness, well deteriorating health. wellbeing lack routine, social interaction supports, uncertainty fear.Findings underscore areas need during times large-scale isolation, specifically ADHD. This contributes a growing body research aimed creating safeguards vulnerable crisis.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Loneliness in Emerging Adulthood: A Qualitative Study DOI Creative Commons
Emma Kirwan, Páraic S. O’Súilleabháin, Annette Burns

et al.

Emerging Adulthood, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(6), P. 1433 - 1445

Published: Aug. 18, 2023

Loneliness, the distressing feeling that accompanies perception of a person’s social relationships as inadequate, is common in emerging adulthood. This qualitative study explored experiences and views loneliness, causes loneliness from perspective adults. A youth Research Advisory Group was consulted during design study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 adults (18–25 years old, M = 20.81, SD 1.78). Using framework analysis, two key themes identified; development “ part growing up”, expectations about typical adult’s life that’s how my should be”. Results suggested transitions for an adults’ contributed to feelings loneliness. Our findings suggest future efforts understand prevent adulthood consider may be transient nature more complex experience this life-stage.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness in Emerging Adulthood: A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Emma Kirwan, Annette Burns, Páraic S. O’Súilleabháin

et al.

Adolescent Research Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 9, 2024

Abstract Loneliness is prevalent during emerging adulthood (approximately 18–25 years) and an important issue given it has been linked to poorer physical mental health outcomes. This preregistered scoping review aimed provide overview of the literature on loneliness in adulthood, including (a) conceptualization measurement loneliness, (b) theories used, (c) risk factors outcomes examined, (d) sex-gender differences observed, (e) characteristics adult samples previously researched. Following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, seven electronic databases were searched for articles focused published from 2016 2021, where mean age participants was ≥ 18 ≤ 25 years. Of 4068 papers screened, 201 included final review. Findings suggest need a clearer consensus regarding adults more qualitative work exploring adults’ subjective experiences loneliness. Results highlight over-reliance cross-sectional studies. Over two thirds described their sample as university students median percentage females 63.30%. Therefore, fewer studies using convenience population-based, longitudinal research needed understand predicting over time, downstream impact adults.

Language: Английский

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