Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic situation: Data from two countries with different security measures taken by authorities (Belarus and Russia)

Radchikova, N.P.; Odintsova, M.A.

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2021.106917

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“…In most European countries, quarantine measures turned out to be quite strict (bans on movement and access to services, a transition to remote education, and other measures typical of a lockdown) [ 6 ]. In Belarus, unlike other countries with restrictive anti-pandemic measures, strict quarantine measures have been abandoned [ 7 , 8 ]. It was recommended in the country to maintain the previous organization of social life without serious restrictions on movement, the regime of blocking social contacts was not introduced, and the population was persistently informed about the need to comply with security measures, which was supposed to minimize panic, ease anxiety and reduce the psychological burden in society [ 9 ].…”

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Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, Stress Perception and Coping Strategies of University Students in Belarus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Shpakou

Naumau

Krestyaninova

et al. 2022

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The COVID-19 restrictions in Belarus turned out to be less stringent than those of its neighboring countries. Objective: We aimed to evaluate physical activity, life satisfaction, perception of stress, choice of coping strategies and their correlations among Belarusian students. An anonymous Internet survey was conducted among 1769 students studying at the faculties of physical culture (415), pedagogical (737), and medical (617) universities. International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (mini-COPE) questionnaires were used. The respondents declared sufficient and high levels of physical activity. The level of physical activity was correlated with life satisfaction (typically for student-athletes). The least satisfaction with life and highest level of perceived stress were among future doctors. The minimum indicator of stress was noted in athletes. The most common coping strategy was active coping. Strategies of problem avoidance and seeking support from outside were not used by student-athletes. These strategies were used by pedagogical and medical students. Student-athletes have the most favorable opportunities, followed by representatives of pedagogical and medical students. The proposed classification of the levels of behavior (optimal, acceptable, satisfactory and risky) makes it possible to adjust lifestyles.

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Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, Stress Perception and Coping Strategies of University Students in Belarus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Naumau

Krestyaninova

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“…As noted by Barker et al (2021) , due to the increased amount of time men and boys spent online during the pandemic, “the politics of online angry manhood and antifeminist sentiment may have increased during COVID-19…social isolation and the deliberate right-wing politicization of some men’s increasing economic precarity suggest 2020 was a particularly fertile year for [manosphere] expansion efforts” (p. 171). Research from South Asia also demonstrates a significant increase in the percentage of misogynistic tweets since 2020 ( Dehingia et al, 2021 ). Anecdotally, WiseGuyz program facilitators also have reported on the rise in popularity of figures like Andrew Tate since the pandemic, and a recalcitration of patriarchal attitudes among program participants that seemed to be declining pre-pandemic.…”

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Homophobic beliefs and attitudes among mid-adolescent boys: exploring the ideas of hybrid masculinities

Exner-Cortens,

Claussen,

Jenney

et al. 2024

Front. Sociol.

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IntroductionHomophobia is well-documented as key to social regulation of masculine behavior and practices in Western settings. Yet, empirical data from a number of Western settings has shown a decline in overt homophobic attitudes in the past decade, leading some to suggest that the nature of masculinities is also changing. However, theorizing on the changing nature of masculinities among adolescents has received limited quantitative attention. Research is needed to better understand shifts in adolescent masculinities in contemporary Western settings.MethodsIn this paper, we investigate the application of one newer approach to explore masculinities in context – hybrid masculinities – in a sample of cisgender, heterosexual, mid-adolescent boys in one province in Western Canada (N = 873, mean age (SD) = 14.39 (0.37)). Data were collected from nine cohorts of grade 9 youth over a 10-year period (2013–2022) as part of the baseline survey of an ongoing evaluation of a gender-transformative healthy relationships program.Results and discussionWe hypothesized that if the ideas of hybrid masculinities held in our sample, we would find that overt homophobic attitudes and adherence to related patriarchal norms (e.g., avoidance of femininity) would decline over this period, but that the use of homophobic name-calling would remain differentiated in terms of to whom it was directed (e.g., a friend, someone they thought was gay). We did find a significant decline in homophobic attitudes and norms related to emotional restriction and avoidance of femininity over the 10-year period, but also found that homophobic name-calling remained differentiated, with significantly higher name-calling toward a friend than toward someone the youth thought was gay. Thus, our hypotheses were supported. We discuss the implications of our findings for future theory and research on understanding adolescent masculinities in context.

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“…Athletes have had to adapt to living in isolation and to limiting their usual activities, with having uncertain prospects and anxiety about their training period, with no information about the future sports calendar, fearing infection and coping with other conditions and changes in health during the pandemic [41]. How do student athletes react, how do they live, how do they cope with the situation -these are questions that seek solutions based on objective data results [42].…”

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“…Comparative studies during the implementation of various anti-pandemic measures are promising in this direction [42]. Internationally, comparisons of various anti-pandemic restrictions have been made in several countries: for example, the highly restrictive and legally enforced lockdown in Scotland and the less intrusive, required, mild one in Japan.…”

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The impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on physical activity, life satisfaction, anxiety, stress perception and coping strategies in student-athletes: a comparison between Belarus and Poland - countries with a different approach of anti-pandemic measures

Shpakou

Sokołowska

Krajewska-Kułak

et al. 2022

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Background Two years and more of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of people around the world and has had a profound impact on the field of sports. This has resulted in decreased physical activity (PA) and changes in mental health. The goal was to assess self-reported physical activity, life satisfaction, perceived stress, choice of coping strategies and their correlation among student athletes from neighboring countries in the context of various anti-pandemic strategies. Methods Standardized questionnaires: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF), The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Mini-COPE) were used to compare the self-assessment of 600 students from the Physical Education and Sports departments of universities in Belarus (n = 333), where restrictions were found to be less stringent than in neighboring Poland (n = 267). Results The minor differences in PA between the two countries indicate that student athletes have adapted fairly quickly and found ways to keep PA at a fairly high level. Nevertheless, higher PA was recorded in the group of student athletes from Belarus. PA levels correlated with life satisfaction, anxiety and stress levels. Female students from Poland reported lower satisfaction with their lives. Their perception of stress was twice as high as that of their Belarusian counterparts. The most common coping strategy in both groups was active coping. The strategies of avoiding the problem and seeking outside support were used to a lesser extent by Polish respondents. Conclusion The level of physical activity, well-being of student athletes, is associated with increased mental health and coping with stress and contributed to the prevention of affective disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, it is dependent on the country's anti-pandemic policies.

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Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic situation: Data from two countries with different security measures taken by authorities (Belarus and Russia)

Cited by 7 publications

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Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, Stress Perception and Coping Strategies of University Students in Belarus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, Stress Perception and Coping Strategies of University Students in Belarus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Homophobic beliefs and attitudes among mid-adolescent boys: exploring the ideas of hybrid masculinities

The impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on physical activity, life satisfaction, anxiety, stress perception and coping strategies in student-athletes: a comparison between Belarus and Poland - countries with a different approach of anti-pandemic measures

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