COVID-19 and mental health: a multi-country study—the effects of lockdown on the mental health of young adults

Shaikh, Areeba; Peprah, Ellen; Mohamed, Rawan Hamed; Asghar, Abeeha; Andharia, Noor Viresh; Lajot, Niel Anthony; Qureshi, Muhammad Fazal Hussain

doi:10.1186/s43045-021-00116-6

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“…It is commonly associated with higher risk of anxiety, and depression over a period of time [ 43 ]. Other studies have also demonstrated that avoidant coping leads to higher levels of stress and affects wellbeing in a negative way [ 44 , 45 ]. A research conducted on adolescent students concluded that avoidant coping led to higher levels of distress and that although other methods of coping do not necessarily predict life satisfaction, avoidant coping always inversely predicts life satisfaction [ 46 ].…”

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Life satisfaction, resilience and coping mechanisms among medical students during COVID-19

Haider

Ahmed²,

Pasha

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Purpose Life satisfaction influences well-being. Medical students often experience more stress as compared to their counterparts in other disciplines as they are required to meet the demands of both academic workload and clinical responsibilities. However, during the current pandemic, in addition to academic changes, inability to complete clinical placements, loss of peer interaction and social connectedness and, deployment to areas in times of crisis could exacerbate their stress. This would impact their ability to cope with stress and eventually influence their life satisfaction. Students approach these challenges in various ways, either positively, religiously, or by avoiding. This study aimed to explore the association between resilience, coping mechanisms and life satisfaction in medical students during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted from undergraduate medical students from year 1 to year 5. Three instruments were used to measure life satisfaction, resilience, and coping, namely The Brief Resilience Scale, The Satisfaction with Life Scale and the COPE inventory. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for all continuous variables. Robust linear regression model was used for analysis. Hierarchical (forward) stepwise model building technique was used for final model. Alpha cut off was kept at 0.05. Results A total of 351 students (out of 500 students) completed the questionnaires. A moderately negative, slightly linear correlation between life satisfaction and avoidant coping was reported. Life satisfaction showed moderately positive, slightly linear correlation with resilience score. Three variables stayed significant in the final model: Resilience, avoidant coping, and religion coping. Conclusion Life satisfaction can be improved among medical students by focusing on strategies which enhance resilience. Religion is identified as a significant coping strategy among medical students. Students coping mechanism can vary and more research is needed to assess which types of coping strategies could contribute positively to the quality of their personal and professional lives

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Life satisfaction, resilience and coping mechanisms among medical students during COVID-19

Haider

Ahmed²,

Pasha

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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“…These results are similar to other studies conducted during the pandemic which confirm that COVID-19 lockdown has affected the mental health of young adults. In particular, the presence of negative coping strategies used by the youth tends to be an indicator of increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression and it should be considered when planning interventions within this population [14].…”

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Personal Factors and Mental Health of Public School Teachers in Lavezares I District, Division of Northern Samar

Alcera

Donoga²,

Turla³

et al. 2022

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The study focused on the personal factors that influence the mental health of public-school teachers. This was conducted among elementary and secondary teachers in Lavezares I District, Division of Northern Samar. This study employed descriptive-correlational research design involving 30 participants chosen through purposive sampling. Data from survey questionnaire were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. This was conducted within the third quarter of the school year 2021-2022. Findings showed that more of them are between 31–38 years old. Majority of them are female, married, with net take home pay of 5,000 – 11,499, recipients of completed academic requirement (CAR) for their MA, hold teacher III position, have been in the service for 7 years and below, with not more than 2 trainings and seminars related to distance learning attended. In terms of the mental health, results showed that teachers who are at the forefront of distance learning implementation manifest severe stress, moderate anxiety, and mild depression. The demographic profile in terms of age, gender, civil status, net take home pay, highest educational attainment, teaching position, length of service, and the number of attended trainings and seminars related to distance education found not significantly correlated teachers’ mental health. The findings of this study will provide input how school can address personal factors and mental health issues of teachers to become resilient in the face of adversities.

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“…old people: Ayalon et al, 2021; Swift & Chasteen, 2021; or young people: see the YOUNG special issue by Bengtsson et al, 2021, and the studies below). Studies on young people have highlighted the impact on physical and mental health (Niedzwiedz et al, 2021; Shaikh et al, 2021; Suarez-Lopez, 2021) and future orientations (Henkens et al, 2022; Kelly et al, 2022; Timonen et al, 2021). Several have also included compliance with COVID-19 restrictions (Jaureguizar et al, 2021; Nearchou et al, 2022; Nivette et al, 2021; Oosterhoff et al, 2020; Padrosa & Bolíbar, 2022; Shaikh et al, 2021).…”

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Young Adults’ Perceptions of Intergenerational Solidarity and Conflict: The Renegotiation of Compliance with Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Visser,

Mollenhorst,

Schutjens

et al. 2024

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigating behaviour moved into the moral domain, and compliance with restrictions became tied to issues of intergenerational solidarity. Little is known about young people’s experiences with and attitudes towards coping with COVID-19 restrictions or about the role of intergenerational solidarity and conflict in their compliance. An analysis of 20 in-depth interviews with young adults (aged 18–24) in Dutch cities revealed a profound impact of the restrictions on their lives. Most tried to comply on moral grounds, particularly care and loyalty. But they felt that the impact on their own lives was not taken seriously and that young people were stereotyped as inconsiderate and perceived as flouting regulations. However, when the restrictions were prolonged, some participants renegotiated the ways in which they complied.

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COVID-19 and mental health: a multi-country study—the effects of lockdown on the mental health of young adults

Cited by 12 publications

References 41 publications

Life satisfaction, resilience and coping mechanisms among medical students during COVID-19

Life satisfaction, resilience and coping mechanisms among medical students during COVID-19

Personal Factors and Mental Health of Public School Teachers in Lavezares I District, Division of Northern Samar

Young Adults’ Perceptions of Intergenerational Solidarity and Conflict: The Renegotiation of Compliance with Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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