Parental Burnout During the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Role of Parenting Stressors and Coparenting Support

The Family Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 432 - 442

Published: Sept. 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in family routines and introduced new stressors for parents. While can lead to parental burnout, coparenting support may mitigate the effects of stress on burnout. current study explored stress, burnout during second year pandemic. Participants consisted one hundred fifty-five parents USA ( M = 39.6, SD 7.38; female 94.8%). Results suggested was positively associated with while negatively These findings highlight importance addressing minimize risk

Language: Английский

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Child Tax Credit, Spending Patterns, and Mental Health: Mediation Analyses of Data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey during COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4425 - 4425

Published: March 1, 2023

This study examined the relationship between receipt of COVID-19 child tax credit and adult mental health problems in United States, we explored whether extent to which a wide range spending patterns credit—15 regarding basic necessities, education, household expenditure—mediated relationship. We used COVID-19-specialized data from U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, representative population sample (N = 98,026) respondents (18 older) who participated 21 July 2021 11 2022. By conducting mediation analyses with logistic regression, found relationships lower levels anxiety (odds ratio [OR] 0.914; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.879, 0.952). The OR was substantially mediated by on necessities such as food housing costs (proportion 46% 44%, respectively). mediating role relatively moderate case education expenditure. also that savings or investments reduces effect (−40%) while donations giving family were not significant mediator. Findings depression consistent anxiety. credit–depression 53% 70%). These suggested different are important mediators illnesses. Public approaches improve during after pandemic need consider notable patterns.

Language: Английский

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International Postgraduate Students’ Lived Experiences of Academic, Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 22, 2024

This in-depth qualitative study investigated how international students experienced academic, psychological and sociocultural adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst a burgeoning body of research examines impact coronavirus pandemic on students, few studies foreground students’ lived experiences. gathered data through semi-structured interviews with 30 postgraduate who undertook degree programs at British universities in 20-21. A thematic analysis revealed that COVID-19-related stressors negatively impacted led to sense isolation detachment from host environment, reporting difficulties instigating maintaining social ties. Experiences academic were nuanced, findings suggesting acted as either barrier or facilitator adjustment, depending personal circumstances. With global epidemics increasingly likely, this can support higher education institutions developing institutional policies their times health crises.

Language: Английский

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Experiences of help-seeking from professional services for a child or young person’s mental health concerns during the pandemic: A qualitative study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. e0297417 - e0297417

Published: April 16, 2024

Introduction The immediate response to the Covid-19 pandemic saw school closures and a shift in provision online health services for children young people experiencing mental concerns. This study provides referral with an insight into difficulties experienced as well recommendations on potential improvements. Methods Semi-structured interviews 11 parents six people. Reflexive thematic analysis was used analyse data. Results Parents reported mixed experiences accessing support. Priorities pressures impacted likelihood of choosing seek being able obtain help. had varying expectations help-seeking during which were also by others’ views. For many, relationship professional they contact their treatment. Provision sometimes accessed via private due long waiting lists or problems that did not “meet threshold”. Conclusion Understanding seeking healthcare can inform improvements access at time when are most vulnerable. Accessible other than needs be made those lists. who do meet service threshold, intermediary support secured prevent unnecessary exacerbation symptoms prolonged problems. If schools remain hub people’s services, should considered essential all times.

Language: Английский

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Understanding barriers and facilitators to compliance with UK social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative interview study

Published: Aug. 10, 2021

ObjectivesWhen followed, there is evidence that social distancing measures play a major role in reducing the transmission of viruses such as COVID-19. However, not all individuals follow guidance. This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators compliance with United Kingdom guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic.MethodSemi-structured interviews 116 adults. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis themes mapped domains Capability, Opportunity Motivation Model Behaviour (COM-B).Main Outcome MeasuresWe identified 12 affecting UK guidelines.ResultsBarriers included inconsistent rules, caring responsibilities, fatigue, unintended consequences control measures, need for emotional support. Facilitators informational support responsibility. Six acted both barrier or facilitator: lived environment shared spaces, beliefs about non-compliance, influence others, practical support, trust government. Conclusions Participants experienced range compliance, often dependent on individual circumstances. Reflective motivation, psychological capability opportunity important drivers compliance. Measures enable alongside strategies help maintain motivation comply, provide clear guidance optimise cohesion should be promoted.

Language: Английский

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Shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychological responses from a subjective perspective–A longitudinal mixed-methods study across five European countries

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(4), P. e0285078 - e0285078

Published: April 25, 2023

Background Contextual factors are essential for understanding long-term adjustment to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, present study investigated changes in mental health outcomes and subjective pandemic-related experiences over time across countries. The main objective was explore how psychological responses vary relation individual environmental factors. Methods sample consisted of N = 1070 participants from general population Austria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Portugal. We applied a longitudinal mixed-methods approach, with baseline assessment summer autumn 2020 (T1) follow-up 12 months later (T2). Qualitative content analysis by Mayring used analyse open-ended questions about stressful events, positive negative aspects pandemic, recommendations on cope. Mental were assessed Adjustment Disorder–New Module 8 (ADNM-8), Primary Care PTSD Screen DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5), Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), 5-item World Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). analyses performed SPSS Statistics Version 26 MAXQDA 2022. Results significantly differed countries, e.g. Greek showing decrease disorder symptoms ( p .007) between T1 T2. Compared other we found better Austrian Croatian at both timepoints < .05). Regarding qualitative data, some themes equally represented (e.g. Restrictions daily life ), while others more prominent Work finances ) or T2 Vaccination issues ). Conclusions Our findings indicate that people’s reactions pandemic largely shaped shifting context country-specific factors, characteristics circumstances. Resource-oriented interventions focusing flexibility might promote resilience amidst global crises.

Language: Английский

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Trends in pediatric nonprescription analgesic/antipyretic exposures during the COVID-19 pandemic

Clinical Toxicology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 61(3), P. 190 - 199

Published: March 4, 2023

To examine pediatric exposure trends involving selected nonprescription analgesics/antipyretics, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Using descriptive interrupted time-series analyses, we assessed monthly United States poison center data (<18 years) exposures to paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, naproxen (January 2015-February 2020) (March 2020-April 2021) pandemic. Statins proton pump inhibitors (prescription or nonprescription) served as controls.Most analgesic/antipyretic (75-90%) were single-substance; unintentional typically involved children <6 years (84-92%), while intentional females (82-85%) adolescents, 13-17 (91-93%). Unintentional among years, declined for all four analgesics/antipyretics immediately after World Health Organization declared a pandemic 11, 2020), but most significantly ibuprofen (30-39%). Most classified suspected suicide. Intentional relatively low stable males. in was announced subsequently increased pre-pandemic levels acid above ibuprofen. For paracetamol, female from 513 average cases 641 pandemic; reached 888 by end of study period April 2021. While rose 194 pre-pandemic, 223 352 Patterns similar 6-12 years.Nonprescription young children, females, 6-17 Findings highlight importance safely storing medications being alert signs that adolescents may be need mental health support services; caregivers should seek medical care call control centers any poisoning event.

Language: Английский

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Classification of Mental Stress using Dry EEG Electrodes and Machine Learning

2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 5

Published: Feb. 20, 2023

Stress is a major health issue that affects people worldwide and results in several diseases negative psychological consequences. Therefore, early detection of stress has become crucial for maintaining healthy society. In this study, five different machine learning classifiers were studied their accuracy assessing mental among university students. Mental was obtained from EEG signals using dry Electroencephalography (EEG) electrode. To induce calm states, Stroop Color Word Task (SCWT) utilized. data analyzed by extracting the mean power 4 frequency bands Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The classifiers: K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Discriminant Analysis (DA), Naive Bayes (NB), Decision Tree (DT), Support Vector Machine (SVM), then compared accuracy, sensitivity, specificity. behavioral result showed detecting SCWT under reduced 50%. SVM outperformed other classifiers, achieving highest classification performance subject dependent with 99.98 ± 0.09, 99.96 0.122, 99.85 0.30, 99.27 0.57 accuracies alpha, beta, theta, delta band, respectively. conclusion, alpha beta slightly higher than bands. Meanwhile, % band.

Language: Английский

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Using the Theory of Family Boundary Ambiguity and Ambiguous Loss to Understand the Experiences of Foster Carers’ Own Children

The British Journal of Social Work, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 53(1), P. 198 - 215

Published: July 26, 2022

Abstract In England, nearly three-quarters of looked after children are cared for in foster families. Despite this, relatively little is known about the experiences carers’ families who foster. This study used narrative interviews to explore twelve adults now aged eighteen fifty-four years had been brought up such Their fostered much or all their childhood and growing a fostering family considerable impact on them. Most participants viewed some as siblings continued do so into adulthood. The analysis theory boundary ambiguity ambiguous loss gain deeper understanding participants’ experiences. findings suggest that there need greater awareness issues own face. They also change how placements supported needs include focus carers.

Language: Английский

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Family status and changing demands/resources: the overlooked experience of solo-living employees transitioning to homeworking during the Covid-19 pandemic

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 34(18), P. 3585 - 3611

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Solo-living employees are a growing segment of the workforce, yet their work-life experiences under-researched. Taking biographical narrative approach, we interviewed 35 solo-livers from different countries to explore transition homeworking during Covid-19 lockdowns. Drawing upon Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model and key concepts interface literature, explored both lost/reduced new/increased job personal demands resources at this time. We found that lockdown created several challenges for solo-living staff, often exacerbated by changes others – namely those with childcare responsibilities. argue 'sense entitlement support balance' is an important resource, which impacts interface, staff lack. Our findings offer solo-friendly recommendations organisational practice.

Language: Английский

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