Loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

American Psychologist, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 77(5), P. 660 - 677

Published: May 9, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures aimed at its mitigation, such as physical distancing, have been discussed risk factors for loneliness, which increases the of premature mortality mental health conditions. To ascertain whether loneliness has increased since start pandemic, this study to narratively statistically synthesize relevant high-quality primary studies. This systematic review with meta-analysis was registered PROSPERO (ID CRD42021246771). Searched databases were PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library/Central Register Controlled Trials/EMBASE/CINAHL, Web Science, World Health Organization (WHO) database, supplemented by Google Scholar citation searching (cutoff date search December 5, 2021). Summary data from prospective research including assessments before during extracted. Of 6,850 retrieved records, 34 studies (23 longitudinal, 9 pseudolongitudinal, 2 reporting both designs) on 215,026 participants included. Risk bias (RoB) estimated using in non-randomised studies-of interventions (ROBINS-I) tool. Standardized mean differences (SMD, Hedges' g) continuous values logOR prevalence rates calculated pooled effect size estimators random-effects meta-analyses. Pooling longitudinal designs only (overall N = 45,734), scores (19 studies, SMD 0.27 [95% confidence interval 0.14-0.40], Z 4.02, p < .001, I 98%) (8 0.33 [0.04-0.62], 2.25, .02, 96%) relative prepandemic times small sizes. Results robust respect studies' overall RoB, pseudolongitudinal designs, timing assessments, clinical populations. heterogeneity effects indicates a need further investigate protective progresses inform targeted interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults: Rapid Review

JMIR Aging, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. e26474 - e26474

Published: March 10, 2021

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the lives of countless members general population. Older adults are known to experience loneliness, age discrimination, and excessive worry. It is therefore reasonable anticipate that they would greater negative outcomes related given their increased isolation risk for complications than younger adults. Objective This study aims synthesize existing research on impact pandemic, associated protective measures, older secondary objective investigate with Alzheimer disease dementias. Methods A rapid review published literature was conducted October 6, 2020, through a search 6 online databases results from original studies regarding Human Development Model conceptual framework–Disability Creation Process used describe understand interactions between personal factors, environmental life habits. reported following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-analyses Statement. Results total 135 records were included initial strategy 13,452 individual studies. Of these, 113 (83.7%) determined be level 4 according levels evidence classification by Centre Evidence-Based Medicine. presence psychological symptoms, exacerbation ageism, physical deterioration aged populations in Decreased social fewer in-person during occasionally reduced quality depression. Difficulties accessing services, sleep disturbances, reduction activity also noted. Conclusions Our highlight need adequate measures. represent heterogeneous group, which could explain contradictory found literature. Individual, organizational, institutional strategies should established ensure able maintain contacts, preserve family ties, ability give or receive help current pandemic. Future focus specific consequences needs more at-risk inclusion, both public health recommendations considerations made policy makers.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness and Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

European Psychologist, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 272 - 284

Published: Oct. 1, 2021

Abstract. The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered people’s lives. Loneliness and social isolation were publicly discussed as possible psychological consequences measures taken to slow virus spread. These public discussions have sparked a surge in empirical studies on loneliness isolation. In this study, we first provide systematic review synthesizing recent literature prevalence correlates during early phase ( k = 53 studies). We found that most quantitative included cross-sectional. few longitudinal mainly reported increases loneliness, especially when pre-pandemic measurement occasions months or years before pandemic. Studies with weeks days relatively stable even decreasing trends. Second, enrich an investigation daily changes perceived quality quantity relationships compared N 4,823). This showed that, average, was worse than before. perception got slightly stronger over 2 but stagnated thereafter. Regarding relationships, participants average they had fewer interactions at beginning study reduction linearly decreased time.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and loneliness: A rapid systematic review

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 55(12), P. 1144 - 1156

Published: July 13, 2021

Loneliness is known to be associated with both poorer physical and mental health, being increased mortality. Responses throughout the world current COVID-19 pandemic all incorporate varying degrees of social distancing isolation. There an imperative provide a timely review synthesis impact on loneliness in general population.PubMed was searched using key terms 'COVID-19', 'coronavirus', 'SARS-COV2' 'loneliness'. Fifty-four articles were identified screened against inclusion criteria. The criteria stipulated that study needed measure participants drawn from adult population. Twenty-four studies met criteria.The data extracted 24 reviewed are presented summarised focus demographics participants, research designs utilised, measures employed other variables assessed studies. Overall, findings indicate has been significant issue during positively health symptoms. However, there inconsistencies results evident across studies.To our knowledge, this first systematic investigating Despite some studies, it clearly apparent having wellbeing Furthermore, had population significantly illness symptomatology. Thus, address through public policy interventions. limitations noted directions given for future research.

Language: Английский

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Social Isolation and Loneliness Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study of U.S. Adults Older Than 50

The Journals of Gerontology Series B, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 77(7), P. e185 - e190

Published: April 15, 2021

The potential impact of social distancing policies during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on isolation and loneliness is increasing global concern. Although many studies focus primarily loneliness, patterns isolation-particularly physical digital isolation-are understudied. We examined changes in isolation, U.S. adults older than 50 before lockdown. Two waves Health Retirement Study, a national panel sample years, were used. Fixed-effects regression models fitted to identify within-person change from 2016 2020 examine pandemic. There was an increase among respondents COVID-19 policies. However, experienced no or loneliness. only present for people with high concern, whereas low concern isolation. Despite due policies, aged stayed connected through contact resilient protecting themselves

Language: Английский

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A review on the COVID-19-related psychological impact on older adults: vulnerable or not?

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 33(6), P. 1729 - 1743

Published: May 17, 2021

COVID-19 is a novel event of the twenty-first century. Therefore, contemporary research required to determine current pandemic's psychological impact on older populations. Soon after outbreak, several narrative reviews and guidelines were released support adult's wellbeing. However, lack data from original studies was reported until May 2020. To identify published 2020 January 2021 that quantitatively assessed mental health adults using validated psychometric tools. A comprehensive literature search articles conducted specific terms. The screening procedure stepwise. Among 18 included studies, cross-sectional online surveys indicated less psychologically distressed than younger ones. longitudinal study revealed did not have major loneliness satisfaction with life. On contrary, comparing pre- peri-pandemic experienced more severe depressive/anxiety/stress symptoms during pandemic. Several though only subclinical symptoms, as well low levels Research suggested age may buffer against COVID-19-related health. Despite evidence generalised perceptions vulnerability, adults' ability adapt adversity be uneven, depending cultural, social, economic other individual factors. Taken together, impact, moreover long-term COVID-19, expected vary across countries subpopulations, remains evaluated by prospective, studies.

Language: Английский

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Physical Activity, Loneliness, and Meaning of Friendship in Young Individuals – A Mixed-Methods Investigation Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic With Three Cross-Sectional Studies

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 2, 2021

Meaningful social interactions and regular physical activity are inversely associated with loneliness. Using a mixed-methods research design employing quantitative qualitative approaches, this aimed to explore loneliness, activity, friendship, experiences relating the COVID-19 pandemic both prior during pandemic. Quantitative data of (1) n = 363 first-year university students assessed in 2018/2019 (2) 175 individuals aged 18-29 years 2020 were gathered using independent self-administered online surveys. In addition, (3) 4 recruited for semi-structured, interviews onset phase Correlation regression analyses as well variance conducted. Thematic analysis method was used role played particularly times isolation distancing. Results revealed associations varying strength between loneliness (r -0.09, p ≤ 0.05) -0.20, < 0.01). 2020, 73 (41.7%) participants felt that their had increased since distancing guidelines introduced, but not perceived change -0.05, > 0.05). Analyses three main themes: lack deep friendships at university, positive impact team sports on feelings need real connection crisis. Thus, regard pandemic, being physically active seems be small potentially relevant factor among young individuals. The study suggests might buffer meaningful by building bonds sports. distancing, vulnerable may therefore require special support such doing distance perceiving connected instance digital devices emotional coping.

Language: Английский

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Depressive Symptoms, Fatigue and Social Relationships Influenced Physical Activity in Frail Older Community-Dwellers during the Spanish Lockdown due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 808 - 808

Published: Jan. 19, 2021

Due to the dramatic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Spain underwent a strict lockdown (March–May 2020). How modified older adults’ physical activity (PA) has been poorly described. This research assesses effect on PA levels and identifies predictors sufficient/insufficient in frail community-dwellers. Community-dwelling participants from +ÀGIL Barcelona frailty intervention program, suspended during phone-assessment lockdown. was measured before after using Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool (BPAAT). We included 98 adults free (mean age = 82.7 years, 66.3% women, mean Short Performance Battery 8.1 points). About one third (32.2%) were not meeting sufficient at end Depressive symptoms (OR 0.12, CI95% 0.02–0.55) fatigue 0.11, 0.03–0.44) decreased odds maintaining PA, whereas social networks 5.07, 1.60–16.08) reading 6.29, 1.66–23.90) increased it. Living alone associated with reduction (b −1.30, −2.14–−0.46). In our sample, pre-lockdown mental health, frailty-related relationships consistently both during-lockdown pre-post change. These data suggest considering specific plans maintain

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Loneliness on Death Anxiety in the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 87(1), P. 262 - 282

Published: April 20, 2021

The aim of the study is to determine effect on death anxiety loneliness in elderly during COVID-19 pandemic. population this that descriptive and cross-sectional type consist 354 who meet inclusion criteria from three different associations operating for charitable purposes a city center located north-west Turkey. average score Loneliness Scale Elderly (LSE) was determined as 11.39 ± 5.31, Death Anxiety (DAS) 8.54 4.82. According these results, it found experienced acceptable levels moderate anxiety. A statistically significant difference LSE DAS scores according their age, marital status, education chronic illness status living at home with relatives. In addition, epidemic, scale have increased worries, hobby home, communicate relatives via social media/mobile phones were be (p < 0.05).

Language: Английский

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Loneliness and depressive symptoms differ by sexual orientation and gender identity during physical distancing measures in response to COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 80 - 96

Published: June 6, 2022

Abstract During the COVID‐19 pandemic, physical distancing measures to prevent transmission of virus have been implemented. The effect on loneliness especially for vulnerable groups remained unclear. Thus, we aimed investigate in relation with depressive symptoms among lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, inter, asexual, and queer (LGBT) persons compared cis‐heterosexual during pandemic. We conducted an online survey first two waves pandemic Germany. contained self‐categorizations regarding sexual orientation gender identity, questions loneliness, social contacts, symptoms, healthcare. Descriptive regression analysis propensity score matching across cohorts was using R; 2641 participants took part wave 4143 second wave. proportion lonely people higher LGBT were more than persons. In both waves, being associated but mediated effect, even when adjusting contacts. Psychologists other practitioners should be aware that clients might increased risk potential burden measures.

Language: Английский

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