Social capital and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rodela, Tahmina Tasnim; Sultana, Abida; McKyer, E. Lisako J.; Bhattacharya, Sudip; Hossain, Mahbub

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“…It would be necessary to create enabling environments at home or communities that may allow off-screen in-person physical and psychosocial activities that do not compromise safety measures related to COVID-19 while protecting individuals from an unhealthy lifestyle. Nonetheless, psychosocial interventions during COVID-19 should aim for improving social capital and community-level determinants of health that facilitate sustainable health and wellbeing 53 . Such interventions should be evidence-based and culturally appropriate, incorporating the perspectives of primary users, healthcare providers, and communities.…”

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Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

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Due to the restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, different population groups have adapted to varying screen time levels, which may have profound implications on their physical and mental wellbeing. Several empirical studies included in this review reported a sudden upward change in screen time across different population groups. A higher number of people with increased screen time compared to their pre-pandemic state and prolonged duration of total screen time substantiates such assertions. The available evidence suggests that screen time is associated with obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, myopia, depression, sleep disorders, and several non-communicable diseases. This elevated burden of diseases is more prevalent among individuals who have sedentary lifestyles and other unhealthy behaviors that are likely to increase during quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. Hence, it is critical to assess the adverse health outcomes that may appear as long-term consequences of such behavior. Researchers and practitioners need to revisit the available guidelines and incorporate evidence-based interventions for preventing unhealthy screen time among the affected individuals. Such interventions may address harmful behaviors associated with screen time and promote active lifestyles that may improve health across populations during and after this pandemic.

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“…It would be necessary to create enabling environments at home or communities that may allow off-screen in-person physical and psychosocial activities that do not compromise safety measures related to COVID-19 while protecting individuals from an unhealthy lifestyle. Nonetheless, psychosocial interventions during COVID-19 should aim for improving social capital and community-level determinants of health that facilitate sustainable health and wellbeing (Rodela, Sultana, McKyer, Bhattacharya, & Hossain, 2020). Such interventions should be evidence-based and culturally appropriate, incorporating the perspectives of the primary users, healthcare providers, and communities.…”

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Digital screen time during COVID-19 pandemic: A public health concern

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The use of digital screens, including television, computers, mobile phones, and smart devices, can be associated with a wide range of health outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, different population groups may have been adapted to varying levels of screen time, which may have profound implications on their health and wellbeing. The available evidence suggests that screen time is associated with obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, myopia, depression, sleep disorders, and many other noncommunicable diseases. This elevated burden of diseases is prevalent among individuals who have sedentary lifestyles and other unhealthy behaviors that are likely to increase during quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. As several empirical studies have reported a rising trend of screen time during this pandemic, it is critical to assess the adverse health outcomes that may appear as its long-term consequences globally. Researchers and practitioners need to revisit the available guidelines and incorporate evidence-based interventions for preventing unhealthy screen time among the affected individuals. Such interventions may address not only unhealthy screen use behavior but also promote active lifestyles that may improve health across populations during and after this pandemic.

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“…COVID-19 has become the second leading cause of mortality in the United States. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the mental health of older populations [1,2,4]. In particular, preventive strategies regarding COVID-19 often involve lockdowns of communities and social distancing, which could lead to social isolation, loneliness, and inadequate access to health resources [1,2,4,5].…”

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“…Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the mental health of older populations [1,2,4]. In particular, preventive strategies regarding COVID-19 often involve lockdowns of communities and social distancing, which could lead to social isolation, loneliness, and inadequate access to health resources [1,2,4,5]. In other words, older adults not only encounter a range of psychosocial stressors due to the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., anxiety and uncertainty), but also have greater difficulty accessing social and medical resources and continuing their social participation in the communities [2,6].…”

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Social Capital and Mental Health among Older Adults Living in Urban China in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

Sun

Lü

2020

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Although social capital has been found to be an important social determinant of mental health in later life, research on social capital in the context of COVID-19 and the interplay among subdimensions of social capital is lacking. The present study examined the mediating role of cognitive social capital on the relationship between structural social capital and mental health among older adults in urban China in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from the Yangpu district in Shanghai, China, in July–August 2020. A quota sampling approach was used to recruit 472 respondents aged 60 years and older from 23 communities in the Yangpu district. Mental health was measured by depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. Cognitive social capital was assessed through trust and reciprocity, and structural social capital was assessed through organization memberships, and COVID-19 related volunteering and citizenship activity. Structural equation modeling was used to test the mediation model. The results show that cognitive social capital had a full mediation effect on the association between structural social capital and mental health indicators (life satisfaction: b = 0.122, SD = 0.029, p < 0.001; depressive symptoms: b = −0.343, SD = 0.119, p < 0.01). The findings indicate that social capital can play an important role in sustaining and improving mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Policy and intervention implications are discussed.

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Social capital and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

Digital screen time during COVID-19 pandemic: A public health concern

Social Capital and Mental Health among Older Adults Living in Urban China in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

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