Emotional Well-Being Under Conditions of Lockdown: An Experience Sampling Study in Austria During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Happiness Studies, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 22(6), С. 2703 - 2720

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2021

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and attendant lockdown measures present serious threats to emotional well-being worldwide. Here, we examined the extent which being outdoors (vs. indoors), experience of loneliness, screen-time are associated with during COVID-19 using an experiencing sampling method. In April 2020, Austrian adults (N = 286, age M 31.0 years) completed a 21-day phase in they reported their (i.e., happiness), whether were indoors or outdoors, loneliness at three random time-points each day, as well daily screen-time. Results indicated that was higher well-being, whereas greater poorer well-being. Additionally, impact on weaker when participants than indoors. These results have health policy implications for promotion population pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Loneliness and the onset of new mental health problems in the general population

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 57(11), С. 2161 - 2178

Опубликована: Май 18, 2022

Abstract Purpose Loneliness is associated with poor health including premature mortality. There are cross-sectional associations depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other mental outcomes. However, it not known whether loneliness causally linked the new onset of problems in general population. Longitudinal studies key to understanding this relationship. We synthesized evidence from longitudinal investigating relationship between problems, Method systematically searched six electronic databases, unpublished sources, hand-searched references, up August 2021. conducted a meta-analysis eight independent cohorts narrative synthesis remaining studies. Results included 32 studies, which majority focused on depression. Our found most show at baseline subsequent The few anxiety self-harm also showed positive association. pooled adjusted odds ratio 2.33 (95% CI 1.62–3.34) for risk depression adults who were often lonely compared people lonely. This should be interpreted caution given heterogeneity. Conclusion public issue. growing common problems. Future explore its impact across age range more diverse populations, look beyond mechanisms involved view better informing appropriate interventions.

Язык: Английский

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A Study on the Psychological Wound of COVID-19 in University Students

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2021

An increasing number of studies have addressed the psychological impact COVID-19 crisis on general population. Nevertheless, far less is known about specific populations such as university students, whose vulnerability has been shown in previous research. This study sought to examine different indicators mental health students during Spanish lockdown; we also analyzed main sources stress perceived by relation crisis, and coping strategies adopted when faced with situation. Data was collected from 932 (704 women) through a web-based platform. Measures anxiety (i.e., GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), irritability, self-perceived change were administered, well ad hoc measures stressors strategies. Results indicated that experienced considerable problems confinement, higher rates emotional difficulties women undergraduate than men postgraduates, respectively. Psychological distress mainly related several domains stressors, participants: academic future, task overload, worsening interpersonal conflicts, restrictions pleasant social contact; spread disease its consequences for physical health. As regards strategies, both reframing skills daily routines be most effective. A path-analysis model integrating coping, revealed partially mediated effect In general, results suggest students’ substantially affected situation relational changes notable stress. reinforces need monitor promote boost resilience times crisis. Our effective may inform preventive programs aimed at helping deal challenges like pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Buffering Academic Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic Related Social Isolation: Grit and Growth Mindset as Protective Factors against the Impact of Loneliness

International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 6(2), С. 159 - 174

Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2020

Abstract The pandemic of the SARS CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19 sickness, constitutes a global challenge to well-being. Positive psychology constructs grit and growth mindset may offer solution this as both are associated with psychological resilience. A describes underlying beliefs people have about malleability intelligence, refers dedication long-term goals. present study explored whether such could constitute protective factors against academic stress loneliness perceived lack control among international students ( n = 170) during social isolation, induced by restrictions. results hierarchical multiple regression model explained 36% variance in ß .53, p < .001) −.22, being significant direct predictors. Moderation analysis 17% confirmed that level dispositional moderated detrimental influence had on stress. Simple slopes revealed effect for moderate β .07, .01) high .16, levels grit. Our findings suggest mindset, dynamic variables, be taught resilience-building prevention pandemic. Lastly, our shown parents (37%) friends (32%) were most frequently identified supporters minimal reported support from universities (2.5%).

Язык: Английский

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Loneliness and psychological distress before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: Relationships with social media identity bubbles

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 293, С. 114674 - 114674

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2021

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and mental health are a concern worldwide. This article is based two longitudinal studies that investigated role social media use in loneliness psychological distress before during pandemic. Study 1 utilized nationally representative 3-point data (n = 735) collected 2017-2020 Finnish population. 2 5-point 840) 2019-2021 representing working We analyzed using multilevel mixed-effects regression analysis. A analysis showed perceived did not increase among population Stronger involvement identity bubbles predicted lower results since outbreak pandemic, has increased lonely individuals but general Involvement generally it buffer against higher individuals. The findings suggest risk factor for prolonged negative effects Social can offer meaningful resources times distancing cannot protect those who perceive themselves as often lonely.

Язык: Английский

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The hidden minority: Discrimination and mental health among international students in the US during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Health & Social Care in the Community, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 30(5)

Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2021

International students in the US occupy a precarious position at intersection of immigration policy and global education mobility, one made more challenging by disparate impact COVID-19 on college students' mental health. Few studies, however, have explored pandemic's effects well-being among international student population US. Our study aims to provide initial empirical evidence health status these students, with specific focus discrimination, loneliness, anxiety, depression. We propose mediation framework estimate mediating loneliness anxiety relationships between discrimination depression sample US-based (N = 103). collected cross-sectional data from July August 2020, using 50-item online survey instrument three open-ended questions. Mediation analyses PROCESS Macro were used analyse quantitative thematic analysis was qualitative data. Findings showed that higher levels significantly associated loneliness. Higher which turn led high depressive symptoms. contributes understanding needs capacities wake simultaneously provides pragmatic program implications for inclusive environments overall this crucial population.

Язык: Английский

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Social support, perceived risk and the likelihood of COVID-19 testing and vaccination: cross-sectional data from the United Kingdom

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 41(1), С. 492 - 504

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2021

Two samples of 227 and 214 adults completed surveys social support, perceived risk COVID-19 preventive activity - in Study 1 likelihood testing was examined 2 both vaccination were during the pandemic United Kingdom. Path analysis showed, 1, that access to help (as an indicator support) had a direct effect on indirect effects through self-efficacy, behavior; and, 2, neighborhood identification mediators strength network, loneliness, COVID-19, activity. Both studies suggest level support (conceptualized different ways) is important determinant shows it also vaccination. As resurgences occur, will be necessary monitor behaviors especially, promote confidence latter individuals with decreased support.

Язык: Английский

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Cyberbullying Involvement, Resilient Coping, and Loneliness of Adolescents During Covid-19 in Rural China

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июнь 16, 2021

Cyberbullying involvement can lead to internal health issues, especially mental problems. Different coping strategies may reduce or enhance the strengths between cyberbullying experience and In this study, we examined correlations loneliness among a group of children adolescents during Covid-19 pandemic in China, focusing on investigating protecting effect resilient strategy. The results demonstrated that 86.68% students were not involved activities, 8.19% victims only, 1.89% was perpetrators 3.24% both perpetrators. Compared with non-involved, victims-only had significantly higher degree reported lower score coping, while differences other groups significant. Resilient strategy play mediating role victimization loneliness, but such mitigating relatively weak. Besides, peer relations primary protective factors, age risk factor controlled variables. This study enrich current knowledge psychological adolescents, context pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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The Psychological, Academic, and Economic Impact of COVID-19 on College Students in the Epicenter of the Pandemic

Emerging Adulthood, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(2), С. 473 - 490

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2022

Initial research has indicated that college students have experienced numerous stressors as a result of the pandemic. The current investigation enrolled largest and most diverse sample to date (

Язык: Английский

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Social belonging, compassion, and kindness: Key ingredients for fostering resilience, recovery, and growth from the COVID-19 pandemic

Anxiety Stress & Coping, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 35(1), С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2021

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to increases in anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, burnout, grief, and suicide, particularly for healthcare workers vulnerable individuals. In some places, due low vaccination rates new variants of SARS-CoV-2 emerging, psychosocial strategies remaining resilient during an ongoing multi-faceted stressor are still needed. Elsewhere, thanks successful campaigns, countries have begun reopening but questions remain regarding how best recover, adjust, grow following the collective loss caused by pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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