Social support and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive meta-analysis unveils limited protective effects
Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Март 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.
Язык: Английский
A Prospective Examination of Mental Health Trajectories of Disaster-Exposed Young Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9), С. 787 - 787
Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2024
This
longitudinal
study
examines
young
adult
mental
health
(MH)
trajectories
after
exposure
to
natural
disasters
(i.e.,
hurricanes,
wildfires,
mudslides)
across
four
waves,
two
pre-
and
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Participants
(n
=
205)
answered
questions
about
anxiety,
depression,
post-traumatic
stress
symptoms
(PTSSs)
Waves
(Ws)
s
1–4
pre-pandemic
factors
(prior
trauma
history,
disaster
exposure,
life
stressors
since
disaster)
at
Wave
(W)
1.
Hierarchical
linear
modeling
was
conducted
examine
MH
associations
with
factors.
Only
PTSS
trajectory
significantly
differed
all
Ws,
largest
increase
between
Ws
2
3
(pre-
during-pandemic
time
points).
Prior
history
were
associated
intercepts
but
not
growth
rates.
Язык: Английский
Impact of physical activity on anxiety among university students: a moderated mediation model
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Physical
activity
among
university
students
significantly
influences
anxiety,
yet
the
underlying
mechanisms
require
further
exploration.
This
study
examines
mental
toughness
as
a
mediator
and
social
support
moderator
to
elucidate
these
relationships.
Methods
Using
cross-sectional
design,
convenient
sampling
was
employed
select
997
first
fourth-year
from
Jishou
University
for
self-reported
survey.
Measures
included
assessments
of
physical
activity,
toughness,
support,
basic
demographic
variables.
Descriptive
statistics,
correlations,
moderated
mediation
model
were
conducted.
Results
negatively
correlated
with
anxiety
positively
toughness.
Mental
mediating
relationship
between
certain
extent.
Social
latter
part
mediated
pathways.
Conclusion
correlates
students.
mediates
while
moderates
stages
this
(mental
→
anxiety).
Язык: Английский
Evolving Trends in College Students’ Health Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 5375 - 5406
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
This
study
offers
new
insights
into
college
students'
health
education
(CSHE)
regarding
its
research
status,
hot
spots,
and
trends
by
conducting
a
comprehensive
bibliometric
analysis
of
this
field
in
the
past
decade
(2014
to
2024).
Specifically,
we
analyzed
publication
used
method
with
CiteSpace
software
explore
collaborative
networks,
detailed
co-citation
co-occurrence
dynamics
based
on
1358
Web
Science
Core
Collection
articles.
Our
results
indicate
increased
relevant
publications
collaboration
networks
show
complex
institutional
regional
partnerships.
At
same
time,
analyses
highlight
interdisciplinary
themes
that
encompass
public
health.
The
particularly
underscores
emerging
importance
mental
health,
global
innovative
educational
approaches.
These
findings
reveal
CSHE
provide
crucial
for
future
studies,
stressing
need
creative
strategies
tackle
student
challenges.
Moreover,
practice,
contributes
promoting
practicing
targeted
intervention
policies
countermeasures
aimed
at
enhancing
well-being,
such
as
establishing
dedicated
courses,
providing
specialized
training
teachers,
regular
assessments,
funding
CSHE.
Язык: Английский
Influences of sex and gender on the associations between risk and protective factors, brain, and behavior
Biology of Sex Differences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
Abstract
Risk
and
protective
factors
for
psychiatric
illnesses
are
linked
to
distinct
structural
functional
changes
in
the
brain.
Further,
prevalence
of
these
varies
across
sexes
genders,
yet
joint
effects
sex
gender
this
context
have
not
been
extensively
characterized.
This
suggests
that
risk
may
map
onto
brain
uniquely
influence
individuals
genders.
Here,
we
review
how
specific
(childhood
maltreatment,
COVID-19
pandemic,
experiences
racism),
(social
support
psychological
resilience)
distinctly
We
also
discuss
role
compounding
interdependent
influences
factors.
As
such,
call
on
researchers
consider
when
researching
illnesses,
provide
concrete
recommendations
account
them
future
research.
Considering
alongside
research
acknowledging
differences
will
enable
us
establish
sex-
gender-specific
brain-behavior
relationships.
subsequently
inform
development
targeted
prevention
intervention
strategies
which
lacking.
To
achieve
equality
mental
health,
potential
lead
a
better
understanding
men
women,
males
females,
make
more
vulnerable
or
resilient
psychopathology.
Язык: Английский