Insights From a Generation: A Qualitative Study of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Adults’ Mental Health and Beyond DOI Open Access
Anna Wiedemann, Peter B. Jones, Anne‐Marie Burn

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Published: Oct. 27, 2023

Purpose: Initial discussions about the COVID-19 pandemic often overlooked its impact on young adults. Our research aimed to explore how this group experienced pandemic, and specifically it affected their mental health, relationships, careers. Methods: Data collection involved use of in-depth semi-structured interviews. Using a pre-determined sampling frame, we purposively recruited 30 participants based age, gender, ethnicity, deprivation from Neuroscience in Psychiatry Network (NSPN). The NSPN cohort, established 2012, consists 2403 people aged 14 24 at baseline, Greater London Cambridgeshire. Interviews were conducted Autumn 2022; data analysed using framework method. Results: Participants average 28 years old (SD = 3 years, range 24-34 years; 53.3% female). sample comprised individuals diverse ethnic backgrounds, with 40% non-White groups. Participants’ perceptions regarding health during organised across five domains including general impact, social networks dynamics, coping strategies, adaptation personal growth, work education. Conclusion: Young adults reported experiencing profound growth re-evaluating career priorities. However, also caused substantial disruptions, many returning parents’ homes, facing challenges, lacking support. Policy changes are needed address these issues post-pandemic landscape.

Language: Английский

Analysis of the Factorial Structure and Reliability of the Social Determinants of Mental Health Questionnaire for Young Adults (SDMH) DOI Creative Commons
Mónica Roncancio Moreno,

Rita Patricia Ocampo-Cepeda,

Walther Mauricio Zúñiga

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European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 18 - 18

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

Background: Several studies around the world report an increase in mental health problems among young people. Psychology is called upon to design ways characterize these make contextualized and effective interventions. The aim of this study was analyze factorial structure reliability Social Determinants Mental Health Questionnaire for Young Adults (SDMH), which developed based on Model. Methods: This included 1232 Colombians aged 18 28 years (M = 20.88; SD 3.52; 46.8% were women). questionnaire rigorous involved participation experts subject, peer review, a pilot study. Statistical analyses descriptive, reliability, exploratory, confirmatory factor analyses. Results: indicate high reveal adequate structure. Conclusions: These findings suggest that SDMH reliable valid instrument assessing social determinants Colombians. Additional are needed consolidate evidence internal validity provide more information other sources regarding test validity.

Language: Английский

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Generation COVID: Young adult substance use DOI Open Access
Andrea M. Hussong, Amanda K. Haik,

Hayden M. Loeb

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Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 101640 - 101640

Published: June 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Workers’ Well-being during Viral Pandemics and Epidemics: A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Tyler Pacheco, Simon Coulombe, Nancy L. Kocovski

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Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100286 - 100286

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mental health care services in Switzerland – the post-pandemic state DOI Creative Commons
Dirk Richter, Urs Hepp,

Matthias Jäger

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International Review of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 7

Published: March 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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The relationship between safety measures, preparedness, and mental health outcomes in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Tuong Kha Vo,

Norbert Skokauskas, Keely Cheslack‐Postava

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Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 9, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated strict safety measures and preparedness, potentially influencing mental well-being worldwide. This study investigated the impact of preparedness levels on health outcomes during in New York City, USA examining how sociodemographic characteristics modified these associations. A longitudinal 1,227 participants from three ongoing cohorts, provided data through telephone interviews across waves March 2020 to August 2021. Depression anxiety were measured using Patient Health Questionnaire 8 (PHQ-8) Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7). Logistic regression models used investigate associations between measures, over time, adjusting for potential confounders assessing modification effect demographic factors. At Wave 1, 18% reported moderate severe depression, while 20% had anxiety. Over rates declined significantly, with depression dropping 9% 10% by 3. Safety practiced at 1 showed a protective 3 (OR=0.45, 95% CI: 0.22, 0.91). Higher significantly associated reduced odds (aOR=0.72, 0.55, 0.93) concurrent wave. Age specific analysis revealed that individuals aged 26-35 experienced stronger effects higher (OR=0.43, 0.2, 0.92) compared younger age groups. highlights importance mitigating challenges crises. Addressing factors can guide public strategies better support diverse populations.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health and Coping Strategies among University Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross–Sectional Analysis from Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access
Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi,

Nimra Aslam Khan,

Amina Siddique

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(11), P. 8545 - 8545

Published: May 24, 2023

This study examined psychological health and coping strategies among faculty staff at a Saudi Arabian university. A web-based self-administered survey was used to assess probable anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), Brief-COPE scale, respectively. Of 502 participants (mean age 36.04 ± 10.32 years, male: 66.3%), 24.1% (GAD-7 ≥ 10) had anxiety. score significantly higher in females (p < 0.001), those with history COVID-19 infection = 0.036), less work experience 0.019). Approximately 40% met criteria 0.001) having more depressive symptoms. Around one-fourth (27.7%) indicated PTSD (score 33), symptoms <0.001), experienced academic 0.006). Correlation analysis significant positive correlation between anxiety depression (r 0.844, p 0.650, 0.676, 0.001). Active coping, religious/spiritual acceptance were common strategies, while substance use least adopted method participants. high prevalence ailments university staff.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 pandemic and wellbeing in Switzerland-worse for young people? DOI Creative Commons
Dawid Gondek, Leen Vandecasteele, Núria Sánchez Mira

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: June 6, 2024

Abstract Background The key objective of our study was to describe the population-average trajectories wellbeing, spanning period 2017–2022, comparing young people with other age groups. Moreover, we aimed identify subgroups who experienced disproportionate changes in wellbeing. Methods We used longitudinal data from six waves (2017–2022) Swiss Household Panel. Participants were at least 14 years old 2017 and had one valid composite measure wellbeing between 2022 (n individuals = 11,224; n observations 49,032). typically collected telephone or web interviewing. participants ranged 102, a roughly equal distribution men (51.1%) women (48.9%). conceptualized as positive affect life satisfaction, negative affect, stress psychosomatic symptoms. described using piecewise growth curve analysis. included sociodemographic characteristics further across people. These comprised (1) gender, (2) migration status, (3) partnership (4) living parents, (5) education/employment (6) household income. Results Young (age 14–25) steady decline satisfaction throughout entire period, greatest change occurring before pandemic (2017–2019). this outcome largely stable showed more pronounced increase particularly pre-pandemic years, compared older Negative increased during pandemic, followed by subsequent post-pandemic, observed similarly all Among specifically, trajectory similar affect. However, issues such sleep problems, weakness, weariness, headaches continued population 2022. also found evidence for greater those not employment education. Conclusions Given fact that people’s Switzerland started two emphasises importance consideing their within broader systemic context beyond pandemic-related changes.

Language: Английский

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Italian university students’ future time perspective and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Santa Parrello, Jacopo Postiglione, Luigia Simona Sica

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: July 23, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, young adults worldwide showed signs of distress as they were affected in their specific developmental tasks, including construction personal and professional futures.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young adults’ mental health and beyond: a qualitative investigation nested within an ongoing general population cohort study DOI Creative Commons
Anna Wiedemann, Peter B. Jones, Anne‐Marie Burn

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Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59(12), P. 2203 - 2213

Published: April 5, 2024

Initial discussions about the COVID-19 pandemic often overlooked its impact on young adults. By employing a qualitative approach nested within an ongoing general population cohort study, we seek to fill gap in literature by providing insights into longer-term this demographic.

Language: Английский

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Heterogeneity in the trajectories of psychological distress among late adolescents during the COVID‐19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Jean‐Philippe Gouin, Alejandro de la Torre‐Luque, Yolanda Sánchez‐Carro

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JCPP Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(4)

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has constrained opportunities in social, educational and professional domains, leading to developmental challenges for adolescents initiating their transition adulthood. Meta‐analysis indicated that there was a small increase psychological distress during the first year of COVID‐19 pandemic. However, significant heterogeneity response noted. Developmental antecedents as well social processes may account such heterogeneity. goal this study characterize trajectories late adolescence Methods 5014 born between 2000 2002 from UK Millennium Cohort Study completed online self‐reported assessments at three occasions (May 2020, September/October 2020 February/March 2021). These surveys assessed distress, loneliness, support, family conflict, other stressors. Information on were obtained when cohort members 17 years age. Results Four distinct class identified. Normative (52.13%) experienced low decreasing levels while moderately increasing (31.84%) small, but over time (8.75%) exhibited larger after wave Inverted U‐shaped (7.29%) elevated pandemic, followed by decrease subsequent waves Larger longitudinal increases loneliness noted among individuals trajectory, compared trajectories. Pre‐pandemic psychopathology associated with early Conclusions largest trajectory showed declining highlighting resilience majority adolescents. subgroup large identifying group more vulnerable pandemic‐related stress.

Language: Английский

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