Development of a short version of the perceived social support scale: based on classical test theory and ant colony optimization

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Social support and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive meta-analysis unveils limited protective effects

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: March 1, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to mental health worldwide, exacerbating symptoms across various populations. This meta-analysis aims evaluate the relationship between social support and symptoms, specifically depression, general anxiety, stress, during pandemic. We conducted a comprehensive literature search that identified 210 studies involving total of 216,104 participants. Data were analyzed using robust variance estimation with random effects assess correlations while also examining potential moderating factors such as age, gender, sample types. Our analysis revealed negative correlation overall ( r = −0.259; 95% CI: −0.29, −0.24; p < 0.01). Notably, high-risk populations exhibited stronger association −0.302) compared students −0.263) population −0.219). Furthermore, depression −0.304) was significantly than for generalized anxiety −0.238) stress −0.220), underscoring critical role family this period. These findings suggest positively influences its effectiveness may be more limited anticipated. As continues impact well-being, there is an urgent need targeted strategies enhance in addressing challenges. research highlights importance prioritizing mechanisms public responses future crises.

Language: Английский

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The The Impact of Task Management, Social Support and Income on Work-Life Balance among Gig Workers

Information Management and Business Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(3(I)S), P. 950 - 957

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

The study addresses the growing concern about work-life balance among gig workers in Malaysia, a population facing unique challenges due to nature of employment. This issue is particularly critical as often struggle with task management, securing social support, and dealing income volatility, all which impact their ability achieve balanced dynamic. aims analyze effects stability on Malaysia. A quantitative research methodology was employed, involving survey 70 across various sectors Kedah. data analyzed using correlation analysis assess relationships between independent variables, stability, dependent variable, balance. findings reveal that are significantly correlated better balance, management being most influential factor. implications this suggest improving practices, enhancing support systems, stabilizing crucial strategies for platforms policymakers consider. These measures can improve well-being contribute more sustainable economy. also highlights need further explore these different cultural contexts over time, understand long-term effects.

Language: Английский

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The associated factors of disaster literacy among nurses in China: a structure equation modelling study

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

To examine the association of disaster literacy with collectivism, social support, psychological resilience and self-efficacy among nurses analyze influencing mechanisms these factors.

Language: Английский

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