Prevalence rates of anxiety, depressive, and eating pathology symptoms between the pre- and peri-COVID-19 eras: A meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 298, С. 364 - 372

Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Digital contact does not promote wellbeing, but face-to-face contact does: A cross-national survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

New Media & Society, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 26(1), С. 426 - 449

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2021

With restricted face-to-face interactions, COVID-19 lockdowns and distancing measures tested the capability of computer-mediated communication to foster social contact wellbeing. In a multinational sample ( n = 6436), we investigated how different modes related wellbeing during pandemic. Computer-mediated was more common than face-to-face, its use influenced by death rates, so state stringency measures. Despite legal health threats, still positively associated with wellbeing, messaging apps had negative association. Perceived household vulnerability reduced positive effect on but surprisingly, people’s own did not. particularly negatively young empathetic people. Findings show people endeavored remain socially connected, yet however, maintain physical distance, despite tangible costs their

Язык: Английский

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of neuroticism and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024

Introduction In response to the global impact of COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about mental health, particularly anxiety levels, have become prominent. This study aims explore relationship between neuroticism, a personality trait associated with emotional instability, and during outbreak. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Cochrane Library, HINARI, Google Scholar, PUBMED, resulting in identification 26 relevant papers. The protocol has been registered PROSPERO under number CRD42023452418. Thorough meta-analysis performed Comprehensive Meta-Analysis V4 software. Results Meta-analysis revealed significant positive studies supporting this association (OR = 3.213, 95% CI 2.352 4.391). findings underscore importance considering traits, understanding psychological responses major crises such as epidemic. Discussion observed connection neuroticism heightened levels emphasizes need for targeted interventions, especially individuals high neuroticism. Further research into potential therapeutic approaches mitigating consequences context catastrophe is warranted. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#CRD42023452418 .

Язык: Английский

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The Mediating Role of Psychological Inflexibility in the Relationship Between Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Eating in Adult Individuals With Obesity

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2022

The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the role psychological inflexibility in relationship between anxiety and depression emotional eating a sample 123 inpatient Italian adult individuals with obesity. Participants completed Anxiety Depression subscales Psychological General Well-Being Inventory, Acceptance Action Questionnaire, Emotional Eating subscale Dutch Behavior Questionnaire assess depression, inflexibility, eating, respectively. Results showed that indirect effect PGWBI-A on DEBQ-EE through AAQ-II was significant [ b = −0.0155; SE 0.076; 95% BC-CI (−0.0320 −0.023)]. Similarly, PGWBI-D −0.0383; 0.0207; (−0.0810 −0.0002)]. These findings may help plan develop specific interventions aimed at addressing targeting be included obesity treatment programs.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Variables Explaining the Students’ Self-Perceived Well-Being in University, During the Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 22, 2022

In the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Romanian universities switched to emergency relocation and online education, with students experiencing a sense of isolation, which affected their well-being, pace normal learning style, relationships other colleagues, Professors. Beyond technological obstacles that have arisen in learning, aim this study is highlight psychological variables are associated explain self-perceived well-being students, university, pandemic. The studied were following: level openness personal autonomy, as personality traits but also mechanisms for regulating academic motivation.We used questionnaire-based survey, wherein all four research instruments had been validated adapted investigated population. subjects BA MA at University Oradea, Romania (N = 150), majority being females (95.5%) age range 27 years old. Pearson Correlation Multiple Linear Regression test two hypotheses.Research data obtained correlation analysis, point out association moderate high effects size, between positive attitude toward self, others student life and: aesthetics, behavioral cognitive intrinsic motivation, identification motivation. Furthermore, regression it was revealed regarding variance results concerning students' university (positive oneself, others, life), contributes both (such autonomy) motivation motivation.The fundamental conclusion that, although higher percentage variability (in terms regulation play an important role, especially conditions activities. direct implications work carried universities. educational policies developed by specialists government will emphasize ways forming resilient communities periods sudden transition adaptation change take place education society.

Язык: Английский

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Personality as a predictor of changes in perceived availability of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Personality and Individual Differences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 226, С. 112708 - 112708

Опубликована: Май 4, 2024

Personality is a well-established contributor to perceptions of social support availability, coping resource that was particularly affected by the repercussions COVID-19 pandemic. The present study uses lagged regression examine role Big Five personality traits in predicting changes perceived availability during pandemic among sample 1386 North Americans. Controlling for 2020, we found extraversion and conscientiousness were associated with greater 2021, whereas neuroticism less. findings provide insight into how support, although often be stable, exhibited variability point as key process. Expanding on previously documented cross-sectional associations between traits, reveals such may serve risk protective factors used identify those at degradation times heightened stress. In doing so, results also potential clinical utility brief measures preventive interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 emergency on the psychological well-being of susceptible individuals

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2022

The current pandemic has exerted an unprecedented psychological impact on the world population, and its effects mental health are a growing concern. present study aims to evaluate well-being (PWB) during COVID-19 crisis in university workers with one or more diseases likely increase risk of severe outcomes event SARS-CoV-2 infection, defined as susceptible. 210 susceptible employees Italian University (aged 25-71 years) were recruited second wave (October-December 2020). A group comprising 90 healthy 26-69 was also recruited. self-report Psychological General Well Being Index (PGWBI) used assess global PWB influence six sub-domains: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, general health, vitality. We applied non-linear dimension-reduction techniques regression methods 45 variables order main demographic, occupational, general-health-related factors predicting crisis. PGWBI score higher than workers, both total (mean 77.8 vs 71.3) across almost all subscales. Age jobs involving high social interaction before inversely associated score, self-control subscores. data suggest no decline emergency individuals working age. Critically, for mental-health issues appears be related age, particularly among deprived their previous level at work.

Язык: Английский

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Coping strategies and mental health: A web-based survey among the Italian population dealing with COVID-19

Research in Psychotherapy Psychopathology Process and Outcome, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2022

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to be a highly stressful event with major impact on psychological mental health worldwide. The use of different coping strategies may change the perception well-being during pandemic. present study aims explore in relation sociodemographic variables and analyse Italian population dealing COVID-19. Implications for clinical interventions are reported. A total 537 individuals (>18) participated survey completing measures data, general well-being, strategies. Results found that females, students, unmarried people reported lowest levels well-being. Specifically, strategy called positive attitude was positively correlated whereas avoidance social support negatively influenced Understanding beneficial is central optimally manage long-lasting current COVID-19 situation useful professionals treating patients suffering psychologically from

Язык: Английский

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Individual differences in perceived changes and impacts on well-being of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Building and Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 265, С. 111984 - 111984

Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2024

This study examines how individual differences in employees' demographics, physical workspace, job satisfaction, workplace support, and pandemic-induced changes affected subjective well-being, productivity, overall flourishing (Flourishing Index, FI) while working from home (WFH). A cohort of 602 employees Bangkok, Thailand, was surveyed. Factor Analysis Mixed Data (FAMD) revealed underlying interactions between variables that reflected FI scores work-related perceptions. In-person focus group interviews were conducted with 30 participants following their return to work deepen understanding aggregate survey responses. We found the domains short-term positive negative affects are significantly influenced by satisfaction environment, demographics (e.g., age, marital status, employment tier), perceived emotions, demand, resources. Individuals who enjoyed higher well-being ratings WFH tended be male, above 35 years old, more senior positions, married or living a partner. Qualitative results confirmed provided resilience under revealing nuanced aspects employer-employee support relevant future personnel interventions. The variable groups also interact each other, suggesting potential scenarios where individuals organizations can implement targeted interventions, such as environmental comfort, work-life balance, social system situations sustain well-being. It shows used an indicator worker reflects many life aspects, offering new management tool for transitions hybrid models. • FAMD clustering reveal employee Flourishing Index. Demographic policies influence IEQ its internal external factors predict Younger, single, female, less spiritual at risk lower Targeted multi-level

Язык: Английский

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Predictive Effect of Extraversion and Neuroticism on Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies

Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(09), С. 1391 - 1412

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

The present study investigated the predictive effect of extraversion and neuroticism on mental health among Hongkongers during third wave Covid-19 pandemic, with coping style as a potential mediator. Particularly, mediation model between personality traits neuroticism, strategies was constructed within framework personality-coping-outcome theory. A sample 170 participants completed an online questionnaire containing preliminary demographic questions, Coping Strategy Indicator, General Health Questionnaire, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Brief Version. Results analysis indicate that can directly affect psychological well-being have indirect (with size 28.45%) individual through strategy "avoidance". other two strategies, namely "problem solving" "seeking social support", do not play any role in process. Moreover, significant mediating these three is absent relationship health.

Язык: Английский

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