Selected determinants of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents aged 11–15 in relation to the pandemic COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Introduction The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, and the outbreak of war Ukraine 2022 (a country bordering Poland on east) have significantly impacted mental health young people Poland, leading to increased rates depression, anxiety, other issues. rising number individuals struggling cope with daily stressors, as well non-normative may indicate a decrease individual’s potential, specifically skills, attitudes, competencies required overcome difficulties that they encounter. It can be assumed for people, maintaining under influence social such pandemic Ukraine, depends ability adapt positively, is adjust situational demands way allows them effectively manage those situations. aim conducted study was determine whether namely intrapsychic factors beliefs about oneself, others, life, world, occurrence anxiety depression symptoms Polish youth. An attempt made assess significance external stressors internal potential resources psychological balance among people. Methods using Revised Children’s Anxiety Depression Scale (RCADS), Questionnaire Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, World Attitudes (QIIWA), survey created by researchers containing questions well-being relation remote learning, Poland’s neighboring country. Ethical approval planned research obtained from Bioethics Committee. included 945 adolescents aged 11–15 years ( M = 13.10; SD 1.11), representing sample youth 14 regions Poland. Results results analyses are presented three perspectives: (A) gender age respondents, (B) experiences, (Q1), learning (Q2), (Q3) youth, (C) determinants variables including self-esteem, satisfaction relationships views world life. Discussion concluded case mainly variables, attitudes towards themselves, toward

Language: Английский

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Emotions related to climate change, and their impact on environmental behaviour

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 144659 - 144659

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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“Empathy First!” – A Comparative Analysis of Parental and Adolescent Views on Parenting

Child & Youth Services, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: March 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial stress in families of young children after the pandemic: no time to rest

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: May 3, 2025

Abstract Background During the pandemic, parenting stress and mental health challenges for both parents children have increased. However, lasting repercussions families remain largely unexplored. Additionally, young currently face stressors such as economic inflation, Russia-Ukraine War, climate crisis, whose impacts on are not yet understood. The primary aim of study is therefore to evaluate well child parent problems in postpandemic era. seeks identify potential predictors issues parents. Methods From February 2023 March 2024, we conducted a digital cross-sectional involving ( N = 17,333) with aged 0–9 years Bavaria (Southern Germany) examine among light current societal challenges. Validated questionnaires were used gather data, factors contributing investigated. Results We found that 53.7% scored above cut-off value, indicating they experienced moderate high levels stress. 13.5% showed signs anxiety symptoms, while 14.6% exhibited indications depression according values. 34.9% infants (0–24 months) had crying and/or sleeping difficulties, whereas emotional behavioral observed 8.7 toddlers (2–4 years) 10.4% pre- schoolers (˃ 4 years). Economic inflation was perceived stressful or very 59.3% parents, radicalization social division (49.3%), Russia–Ukraine War (37.9%), crisis (31.8%) also cited sources For 31.6% families, lingering effects pandemic continued be (major) burden. Across all age groups, children’s Conclusion Our underscores psychosocial pronounced even postpandemic. Moreover, our findings highlight impact broader trends, division, family well-being. Addressing these promoting bolstering parental resilience by alleviating should key priorities healthcare initiatives aftermath COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Growing (up) in times of multiple crises – A call for mental health (research) action

Clinical Psychology in Europe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5(3)

Published: Sept. 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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Exploring the effect of the Russian–Ukrainian conflict on MENA firms: Does the monetary policy play a role?

International Social Science Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 74(252), P. 355 - 379

Published: Oct. 6, 2023

Abstract This paper explores the effect of Russian–Ukrainian conflict on firms operating in Middle East and North African (MENA) countries, focusing how different sectors economy have responded. The empirical methodology utilizes firm‐level data from MENA employing fixed instrumental variable estimations to control for potential endogeneity casualties war firm dynamics. results this study reveal that (1) an increase 1% hostility corresponds a 0.13% decrease market cap firms. (2) is more pronounced among highly indebted firms, conducting business solely within domestic market, small scale. (3) monetary policy vital mitigating has two main contributions. First, it empirically assesses region respond geopolitical events, highlighting differences responses between sectors. Second, serves as guidelines governments face challenges raised by wars. In particular, shows relevance sector‐specific based extent which each sector affected events.

Language: Английский

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Current state of students’ health and factors as well as means of its improvement

Wiadomości Lekarskie, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 77(6), P. 1161 - 1166

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Aim: To assess the current state of students' health in higher educational institutions Ukraine and identify main measures, factors, means its improvement.

Language: Английский

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Krisenfest aufwachsen in Zeiten von Klimawandel, Krieg und Pandemie

Kindheit und Entwicklung, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(4), P. 199 - 202

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Zusammenfassung: Das Aufwachsen im 21. Jahrhundert konfrontiert Kinder und Jugendliche mit globalen Herausforderungen wie den Folgen der COVID-19-Pandemie, wirtschaftlichen Krisen, bewaffneten Konflikten dem Klimawandel. Diese Krisen verstärken sich gegenseitig betreffen junge Menschen psychisch stärker als Erwachsene. Belastung zeigt insbesondere in erhöhten Depressions- Angstsymptomen. Trotz des wachsenden Bedarfs an psychischer Gesundheitsversorgung mangelt es adäquaten Angeboten bei einer Verdoppplung Wartezeiten. Insgesamt zeigen die Erkenntnisse signifikante negative Auswirkungen globaler auf gesunde Entwicklung junger Menschen. Der aktuelle Themenschwerpunkt fasst zusammen, psychische somatische Gesundheit wirken welche Handlungsmöglichkeiten für Erhaltung Wiederherstellung (psychischen) ergeben.

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Recreational and rehabilitation aspects of psychological health and well-being of students: a systematic review

Physical Culture Recreation and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 70 - 85

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Background and Study Aim. Given the increasing attention to psychological health well-being of students, it is important consider impact recreational rehabilitation aspects. The purpose this study analyze documents from Web Science (WoS) database 2014 2024, focusing on aspects students' well-being. Materials Methods. A systematic search was conducted in using keywords related health, well-being, recreation, students. total 318 (articles) were retrieved. extracted processed PYCharm Community Edition (CE) development environment special codes Python programming language. K-means method used for clustering articles based presence keywords. 294 (out 318) identified that met criteria study. Cluster analysis group retrieved by topic. Content applied identify main directions trends research. Results. review a significant number studies dedicated various These include physical activity, social support, mindfulness programs, nutrition. Key factors contributing improvement state, as well barriers problems they face, identified. results showed activity strategies play key role improving mental health. Significant differences found levels stress depending participation activities. Conclusions. Recreational activities an maintaining Students face complex set negatively their high stress, lack sleep disturbances, financial difficulties, isolation. war Ukraine adds another level trauma, requiring attention.

Language: Английский

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Internalisierende Störungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen

Kindheit und Entwicklung, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(4), P. 199 - 204

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Zusammenfassung: Angststörungen und Depressionen sind im Kindes- Jugendalter prävalente somit hoch relevante Erkrankungen bezogen auf Versorgung Forschung. Zugleich greifen bisherige Erklärungsmodelle mit Blick intrapersonale sowie interpersonale Faktoren zu kurz, wenn sich Kinder Jugendliche in einer (digitalen) Welt bewegen globalen Krisen konfrontiert sehen. Der biopsychosoziale der Ätiologie Behandlung muss globale Themen geweitet Lebenswelten wie soziale Medien integriert werden. Dieses Editorial regt Vorschlägen soziokulturellen Perspektive an bereitet den Schwerpunkt Internalisierende Störungen vor.

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