Predictors of Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the US: role of economic concerns, health worries and social distancing

Kämpfen, Fabrice; Kohler, Iliana V.; Ciancio, Alberto; Bruin, Wändi Bruine de; Maurer, Jürgen; Kohler, Hans‐Peter

doi:10.1101/2020.06.06.20124198

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“…Even when adjusting for all the vulnerability factors, a higher level of COVID-related worry was signi cantly associated with a higher level of psychological distress, and a lower level of life satisfaction. This is in line with previous studies reporting a link between COVID-related worry and psychological distress (7)(8)(9).The present study extends these ndings by examining the role of worry for psychological distress in vulnerable groups.…”

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Worry and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Vulnerability Factors in the General Norwegian Population

Blix

Birkeland

Thoresen

2021

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BackgroundThere is an urgent need for knowledge about the mental health consequences of the ongoing pandemic. The aim of this study was to identify vulnerability factors for psychological distress and reduced life satisfaction in the general population. Furthermore, we aimed to assess the role of COVID-related worries for psychological distress and life satisfaction. Methods A presumed representative sample for the Norwegian population (n=1041, response rate=39.9%) responded to a web-survey in May 2020. The participants were asked about potential vulnerability factors including increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (underlying illness, older age), socioeconomic disadvantage (living alone, unemployment, economic problems), and pre-existing mental health vulnerability (recent exposure to violence, previous mental health challenges). Additional measures included COVID-related worry, psychological distress, and life satisfaction. ResultsMore than one out of four reported current psychological distress over the threshold for clinically significant symptoms. Socioeconomic disadvantages, including living alone and pre-existing economic challenges, and pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities, including recent exposure to violence and previous mental health problems, were associated with a higher level of psychological distress and a lower level of life satisfaction.ConclusionThis study identified several vulnerability factors for mental health problems in the pandemic. Individuals recently exposed to violence and individuals with pre-existing mental health problems are at particular risk. Worrying about the consequences of the pandemic contributes negatively to current mental health. However, worry cannot explain the excess distress in vulnerable groups. Future research should focus on how COVID-related strains contribute to mental health problems for vulnerable groups.

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Worry and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Vulnerability Factors in the General Norwegian Population

Blix

Birkeland

Thoresen

2021

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“…Numerous studies have documented the spike in depression and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Daly et al, 2021 ; Daly & Robinson, 2022 ; Jia et al, 2021 ). The increase in psychological distress stemmed from a variety of factors, but economic insecurity was a leading concern that affected a significant proportion of the population ( Altig et al, 2020 ; Kampfen et al, 2020 ; Mann et al, 2020 ). Our findings indicate that the state-level policy context can curtail some of the adverse mental health outcomes that accompany anticipatory stress related to economic uncertainty.…”

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Anticipatory stress, state policy contexts, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Farina¹,

Zhang²,

Donnelly³

2023

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Financial well-being, anxiety and payment delinquency among student loan holders in the United States: insights from the COVID-19 pandemic

Kim,

Lee

2024

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PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, particularly intensifying the financial and psychological burden for individuals with student loans in the United States. Firstly, this study examined the association between student loan ownership and financial well-being during the pandemic. Secondly, among student loan holders, we tested the association of financial anxiety and payment delinquency with COVID-19 shocks and financial knowledge. Lastly, we investigated the associations between the recipients of student loans and their financial well-being, anxiety and behaviors concerning student loans.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing data from the 2021 National Financial Capability Study, we explored how unprecedented economic disruptions have affected student loan holders' financial well-being, levels of debt anxiety and payment delinquency, considering financial knowledge as a critical factor. We conducted Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and logistic regressions to examine the associations addressed in the purpose of the study.FindingsThe results of regression analyses indicate that individuals with student loans generally experienced lower financial well-being than those without loans. Among student loan holders, COVID-19 shocks were positively associated with student loan anxiety and payment delinquency. Additionally, subjective financial knowledge showed a positive association, while objective financial knowledge displayed a negative association with loan delinquency. Lastly, respondents who secured loans for themselves exhibited lower levels of financial well-being than other student loan holders.Originality/valueThis study represents one of the initial efforts to investigate the issues of financial well-being, debt anxiety and payment delinquency among student loan holders, along with their associations with the potential COVID-19 shocks they experienced. The research shed light on the acute financial stress and mental health challenges faced by student loan holders during global crises, highlighting the significance of effective policy development for student debt management and borrower support during times of economic uncertainty.

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Predictors of Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the US: role of economic concerns, health worries and social distancing

Cited by 21 publications

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Worry and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Vulnerability Factors in the General Norwegian Population

Worry and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Vulnerability Factors in the General Norwegian Population

Anticipatory stress, state policy contexts, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Financial well-being, anxiety and payment delinquency among student loan holders in the United States: insights from the COVID-19 pandemic

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