Factors associated with depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptomatology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Clinical implications for U.S. young adult mental health

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 290, P. 113172 - 113172

Published: June 1, 2020

Language: Английский

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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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Loneliness in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from the COVID-19 Psychological Wellbeing Study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. e0239698 - e0239698

Published: Sept. 24, 2020

Loneliness is a significant public health issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lockdown measures limiting social contact. UK are worried about the impact of these on mental outcomes. Understanding prevalence and predictors loneliness at this time priority issue for research.The study employed cross-sectional online survey design. Baseline data collected between March 23rd April 24th 2020 from adults Psychological Wellbeing Study were analysed (N = 1964, 18-87 years, M 37.11, SD 12.86, 70% female). Logistic regression analysis examined influence sociodemographic, social, specific factors loneliness.The was 27% (530/1964). Risk younger age group (OR: 4.67-5.31), being separated or divorced 2.29), scores meeting clinical criteria depression 1.74), greater emotion regulation difficulties 1.04), poor quality sleep due to crisis 1.30). Higher levels support 0.92), married/co-habiting 0.35) living with number 0.87) protective factors.Rates during initial phase high. not crisis. Findings suggest that supportive interventions reduce should prioritise people those symptoms. Improving quality, increasing may be optimal targets regulations

Language: Английский

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Who is lonely in lockdown? Cross-cohort analyses of predictors of loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 186, P. 31 - 34

Published: Aug. 5, 2020

There are concerns internationally that lockdown measures taken during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could lead to a rise in loneliness. As loneliness is recognised as major public health concern, it therefore vital research considers impact of current COVID-19 on provide necessary support. But remains unclear, who lonely lockdown? This study compared sociodemographic predictors before and using cross-cohort analyses data from UK adults captured (UK Household Longitudinal Study, n = 31,064) (UCL (University College London) Social 60,341). Risk factors for were near identical pandemic. Young adults, women, people with lower education or income, economically inactive, living alone urban residents had higher risk being lonely. Some already at (e.g. young aged 18–30 years, low household income alone) experienced heightened emerged. Furthermore, student emerged factor than usual. Findings suggest interventions reduce prevent should be targeted those groups identified high previous research. These likely not just experience but potentially have an even normal experiencing relative low-risk groups.

Language: Английский

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Stress‐Buffering Role of Social Support during COVID‐19

Family Process, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 60(3), P. 1002 - 1015

Published: Nov. 21, 2020

In order to reduce the high infection rate of COVID-19, individuals began engage in self-isolation amid a time uncertainty and worry. Given that social support can be protective against negative effects distress on mental physical health, lack may negatively impact during their self-isolation. Thus, current study examined role feelings stress, perception reception support, health problems COVID-19 pandemic. A sample 405 college students were asked report amount which they engaging, worry about psychological received perceived support. Results indicated when length was taken into account, buffered connection between health. These results indicate influence individuals' times stress.Con el fin de disminuir alto índice contagio la las personas comenzaron autoaislarse en medio un momento incertidumbre y preocupación. Teniendo cuenta que apoyo puede ser protector contra los efectos negativos del distrés salud física, falta afectar negativamente durante su autoaislamiento. Por lo tanto, presente estudio analizó papel desempeña autoaislamiento sentimientos estrés, percepción recepción problemas pandemia COVID-19. Se solicitó una muestra estudiantes universitarios informen sobre cantidad estaban haciendo, preocupaciones acerca psicológica recibido percibido. Los resultados indicaron cuando se tuvo periodo tiempo autoaislamiento, percibido amortiguó conexión entre preocupación psicológica. Estos indican social, pueden influir momentos estrés.为了降低COVID-19的高感染率，在不确定的情况下以及充满忧虑的时期，个体开始实行自我隔离。鉴于社会支持可以保护人们免受低落情绪对身心健康的负面影响，缺乏支持可能对个体在自我隔离期间产生负面影响。因此，本研究考察了在COVID-19大流行期间，自我隔离对压力感、社会支持的感知和接受以及心理健康问题等方面产生的作用。受试样本包括405名大学生，他们被要求报告他们的自我孤立程度、对COVID-19的担忧程度、心理健康程度、获得的社会支持和感知到的社会支持程度。这些结果表明，在考虑自我隔离时间长度的情况下，社会支持感缓冲了对COVID-19的忧虑与心理健康这两者之间的联系。本文研究结果表示社会支持、对COVID-19的忧虑和自我隔离都可能会影响个体在压力时期的心理健康。.

Language: Английский

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Facing Loneliness and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Isolation: The Role of Excessive Social Media Use in a Sample of Italian Adults

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 8, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prompted people to face a distressing and unexpected situation. Uncertainty social distancing changed people's behaviors, impacting on their feelings, daily habits, relationships, which are core elements in human well-being. In particular, restrictions due the quarantine increased feelings loneliness anxiety. Within this context, use digital technologies has been recommended relieve stress anxiety decrease loneliness, even though overall effects media consumption during pandemics still need be carefully addressed. regard, evidence risk opportunities. fact, according compensatory model Internet-related activities, online environment may used alleviate negative caused by life circumstances, despite potentially leading outcomes. present study examined whether individuals who were experiencing high levels forced isolation for COVID-19 pandemic more prone feel anxious, sense excessive use. Moreover, mediating effect relationship between perceived was tested. A sample 715 adults (71.5% women) aged 18 72 years old took part an survey period lockdown Italy. included self-report measures assess media, Participants reported that they spent hours/day than before pandemic. We found predicted both anxiety, with also increasing levels. These findings suggest probably reinforced individuals' strengthening virtual communities. However, facilitated prolonged access risked further increase generating vicious cycle some cases require clinical attention.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pandemic of Lockdown Loneliness and the Role of Digital Technology

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 22(11), P. e22287 - e22287

Published: Oct. 19, 2020

The focus of this perspective is on lockdown loneliness, which we define as loneliness resulting from social disconnection a result enforced distancing and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also explore role digital technology in tackling amid In regard, highlight discuss number key relevant issues: description burden pandemic, characteristics people who are more likely to be affected by factors that could increase risk an important public health issue, tools for connection networking assessment end users’ perspectives, access use suggest most disadvantaged vulnerable prone provided with so they can connect socially their loved ones others; reduce crisis. Nonetheless, some issues such knowledge must considered. addition, involvement all stakeholders (family friends, care providers, clinicians allied professionals) should ensured.

Language: Английский

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A chain mediation model on COVID-19 symptoms and mental health outcomes in Americans, Asians and Europeans

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: March 19, 2021

Abstract The novel Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, impacting lifestyles, economy, physical and mental health of individuals globally. This study aimed to test model triggered symptoms resembling COVID-19 infection, which need for information perceived impact mediated path sequentially, leading adverse outcomes. A cross-sectional research design with chain mediation involving 4612 participants from participating 8 countries selected via respondent-driven sampling strategy used. Participants completed online questionnaires on symptoms, information, Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) questionnaire Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). results showed that Poland Philippines were two highest levels anxiety, depression stress; conversely, Vietnam had lowest mean scores these areas. Chain sequential mediators between infection (predictor) consequent status (outcome). Excessive contradictory might increase pandemic. Rapid testing should be implemented minimize psychological burden associated whilst public interventions could target outcomes

Language: Английский

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Social (Un)distancing: Teammate Interactions, Athletic Identity, and Mental Health of Student-Athletes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Adolescent Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 67(5), P. 662 - 670

Published: Sept. 14, 2020

Language: Английский

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The Well-being of children in lock-down: Physical, emotional, social and academic impact

Children and Youth Services Review, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 106085 - 106085

Published: May 26, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on societies. In the interest of maintaining social distancing, schools in many countries have closed their doors and children been confined to homes. Thus, objective present study was holistically analyze well-being during a period full lockdown Spain, by considering physical, emotional, social, academic indicators. scale "Well-being Children Lockdown" (WCL) used measure 1225 from 2 12 years old Northern Spain. survey completed parents designed children's terms aspects. results suggest that general at intermediate level. Analysis various measures revealed lowest levels were obtained for physical activity, along with creative playful activities. Girls, younger children, those who access outdoor space showed greatest well-being. Finally, we discuss implications these findings and, particular, how this can be improved amid current crisis.

Language: Английский

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