Associations Between Psychological Conditions and Social Capital Among Chinese International Students in Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Teng, Yuanyuan; Takemoto, Keisuke

doi:10.20965/jdr.2022.p0136

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“…Bridging Social Capital, on the other hand, appears to have played a protective role only in the early stages of the pandemic (Fraser & Aldrich, 2021 ). When the virus was not very widespread, the amount of knowledge and information circulating in high-bridging communities helped people cope with worsening situations (Teng & Takemoto, 2022 ). On the contrary, in the more advanced pandemic stages, participation in groups and trust in them were associated with higher mortality (Elgar et al, 2020 ).…”

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The Effects of the COVID-19-induced Lockdown on the Social Capital and Cultural Capital in Italy

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The present study investigated the effects of the first COVID-19 lockdown on the Cultural and Social Capitals in Italy in a large group of adults (n = 1125). The relationships between the COVID-19 spread and participants’ Cultural Capital, Social Capital, educational level, occupational prestige, and age were studied using structural equation models. For women but not for men, pandemic spread was positively affected by occupational prestige and it had a positive relationship with their Social Capital (women: CFI = 0.949; RMSEA = 0.059 [CI = 0.045-0.075]; men: CFI = 0.959; RMSEA = 0.064 [CI = 0.039–0.087]). Moreover, the participants were divided into three validated clusters based on their Cultural and Social Capitals levels to investigate changes in the Capitals compared with the pre-lockdown period. It was found that the lockdown contributed to improving the gap among individuals increasing high levels and decreasing low levels of both the Capitals. People with high Cultural and Social Capitals seemed to have seized the opportunity given by COVID-19 restrictions to cultivate their cultural interests and become more involved within their networks. In contrast, individuals with low Cultural and Social Capitals paid the highest price for the social isolation. Given that the Capitals encourage healthy behavior and influence well-being and mental health, institutions should develop or improve their policies and practices to foster individual resources, and make fairer opportunities available during the pandemic.

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The Effects of the COVID-19-induced Lockdown on the Social Capital and Cultural Capital in Italy

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“…The pandemic also affected the lives of migrants in Japan, who already hold a marginalized and precarious position, due to reduced working hours and increased layoffs. A survey on mental health of migrants reported that most students from China, living in Japan, have worries concerning COVID-19 prevention [ 5 ], and approximately 70% of Chinese migrants in Japan have expressed concerns regarding COVID-19 infection [ 6 ]. However, the mental health status of Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic remains unclear.…”

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Depression and anxiety symptoms among Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Yamashita,

Quy,

Nogami

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Trop Med Health

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This study aimed to examine the mental health status and related factors among Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey between September 21 and October 21, 2021. Along with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scores, we collected data on demographics, changes in socioeconomic status due to the pandemic, language proficiency, social support, and health conditions. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors related to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Among 621 participants who completed the questionnaire, moderate-to-severe symptoms of depression (PHQ-9 score ≥ 10 points) and mild-to-severe symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7 score ≥ 5 points) were observed in 203 (32.7%) and 285 (45.9%) individuals, respectively. Factors related to depressive symptoms were age (95% confidence interval [CI]=0.89-0.99), pre-existing health conditions (95% [CI]=1.61–3.76), and a low subjective socioeconomic status (95% [CI]=1.64–3.71). Factors related to anxiety symptoms were being single (95% [CI]=1.01–2.93), having pre-existing health conditions (95% [CI]=1.63–3.88), subjective socioeconomic status (95% [CI]=1.87–3.97), and absence of a partner to discuss one’s health with (95% [CI]=1.11–2.47). Vietnamese migrants in Japan experienced a decrease in income, worsening working conditions, and poor mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further investigations are necessary to find an effective way to increase their social support and mitigate socioeconomic adversities.

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“…[9] However, the mental health status of immigrants in Japan during the COVID-19 epidemic remains unclear. Students from China have reported anxiety regarding COVID-19 prevention in Japan,[10] and approximately 70% of Chinese immigrants have expressed concerns regarding COVID-19 infection. [11] Vietnamese immigrants in Japan may have similar concerns regarding COVID-19.…”

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“…[6] Studies of immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic have reported mental health crises among immigrants in the US, [7] Canada, [8] Europe, [9] India, [10] and South Korea. [11] A web-based survey on mental health of immigrants in 2021 reported most of students from China in Japan have worries about being infected regarding COVID-19 prevention, [12] and approximately 70% of Chinese immigrants in Japan have expressed concerns regarding COVID-19 infection. [13] However, the mental health status of Vietnamese immigrants in Japan during the COVID-19 epidemic remains unclear.…”

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Symptoms of depression and anxiety among Vietnamese immigrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional web-based study

Yamashita

Quy

Nogami

et al. 2022

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We aimed to examine mental health status and related factors among Vietnamese immigrants in Japan during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic using data from an online cross-sectional survey administered from September 21 to October 21, 2021. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scores were considered the main outcome measures. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors related to symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the chosen variables were entered simultaneously in the survey. Among 621 participants (age: 26.0±4.8 years; male: 347 [55.9%]) who completed the questionnaire, 73.7% reported a decrease in income when compared with the period before the COVID-19 pandemic, and 60.4% reported being recently affected by poor socioeconomic status. Moderate-to-severe symptoms of depression (PHQ-9 score ≥10 points) and mild-to-severe symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7 ≥5 points) were observed in 247 (39.8%) and 285 (45.9%) individuals, respectively. Factors related to depressive symptoms were being single (odds ratio [OR]=1.76, p=0.042), medical or psychiatric co-morbidity (OR=2.15, p<0.001), and low socioeconomic status (OR=2.06, p<0.001). Factors related to anxiety symptoms were being single (OR=1.72, p=0.044), medical or psychiatric co-morbidity (OR=2.52, p<0.001), low socioeconomic status (OR=2.72, p<0.001), and absence of a partner with whom to discuss one′s health (OR=1.66, p=0.013). The current findings demonstrate that, when compared with Japanese citizens, Vietnamese immigrants experienced a decrease in income, worsening working conditions, and poor mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings highlight the potential contribution of low socioeconomic status and social isolation to poor mental health status.

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Associations Between Psychological Conditions and Social Capital Among Chinese International Students in Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 4 publications

References 37 publications

The Effects of the COVID-19-induced Lockdown on the Social Capital and Cultural Capital in Italy

The Effects of the COVID-19-induced Lockdown on the Social Capital and Cultural Capital in Italy

Depression and anxiety symptoms among Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Symptoms of depression and anxiety among Vietnamese immigrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional web-based study

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