Socialization Helps the Treatment of Depression in Modern Life

Bulut, Sefa

doi:10.4236/ojd.2019.82005

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“…What is worrying is that the face-to-face interactions with those outside the home become almost impossible, as everyone is restricted in movement and required to stay at home and physically isolate themselves for a certain period of time. According to Bulut ( 2 ), face-to-face interaction has a positive effect on students' well-being. An additional difficulty is that adolescence is a unique stage of experimentation and exploration.…”

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The Impact of Unplanned School Closures on Adolescent Behavioral Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

Amran

Jamaludin

2021

Front. Public Health

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School closures were implemented as a public health intervention to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. However, prolonged school closure is likely to impact adolescents' behavioral health due to the extreme change in routine. The current study aimed to explore adolescents' behavioral health experiences during the beginning of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was done using qualitative methods to interview 15 adolescent participants (n =15) from low-income households in Malaysia. The study lasted for 2 months amidst the outbreak and data were collected via online based on focus group discussions. The results revealed that adolescents faced four main themes of experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: Alteration of sleep patterns, stress-related fatigue, dysfunctional eating patterns and lack of physical activity. This first-hand experience shows that knowledge and skills of adolescents' behavioral practices during outbreak deserves attention. This research stresses the role of family, schools, and media in addressing the health communication gap among adolescents to help them adapt in these new norms.

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The Impact of Unplanned School Closures on Adolescent Behavioral Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

Amran

Jamaludin

2021

Front. Public Health

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“…This suggests that students who experienced depression may engage in self-coping mechanisms that enable them to socialize during the pandemic. This findings are not unusual as socializing through video chat and learning new skills help persons with depression rebuild their self-esteem [ 38 , 39 ].…”

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Associations between depression, fear of COVID-19 infection and students’ self-care measures used during the first wave of the pandemic

Ellakany¹,

Foláyan²,

Tantawi³

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background COVID-19 lockdown resulted in the closure of schools with associated problems. The aim of this study was to determine the associations between depression, fear of contracting COVID-19 infection and the use of self-care measures by college students during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that collected data from undergraduate and postgraduate college students 18 years and older from 152 countries between June and December 2020. Study participants were recruited through crowdsourcing using various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, WhatsApp groups and emails to participants in the collaborators’ networks. The dependent variables were fear of contracting COVID-19 and depression while the independent variable was students’ self-care measures. Multivariable logistic regression models were conducted to assess the associations between the dependent and independent variables. Results Of the 2840 respondents, 1305 (46.0%) had fears of contracting COVID-19 and 599 (21.1%) reported depression. The most common self-care measures were phone calls with friends/family (60.1%) and video chat (52.8%). Learning a new skill was significantly associated with higher odds of fear of contracting COVID-19 (AOR = 1.669) and lower odds of having depression (AOR = 0.684). Talking to friends/family through video chat (AOR = 0.809) was significantly associated with lower odds of feeling depressed while spending time with pets (AOR = 1.470) and taking breaks from the news/social media (AOR = 1.242) were significantly associated with higher odds of feeling depressed. Students from lower middle-income countries (AOR = 0.330) had significantly lower odds of feeling depressed than students from low-income countries. Conclusion Self-care strategies involving social interactions were associated with less depression. Coping strategies with more cognitive demands may significantly reduce the risk of fear of COVID-19. Special attention needs to be given to students in low-income countries who have higher odds of depression during the pandemic than students from other countries.

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“…Researchers have delved into the dynamics of intergenerational relationships and the crucial social support systems for this demographic (Bengtson et al 2000). Notably, the concept of ageism, as introduced by Butler in 1969, emphasizes the discrimination older adults face, manifested through social exclusion, workplace bias, restricted access to healthcare, and the undervaluation of their societal contributions (Butler 1969). Beyond the traditional demographic changes associated with aging populations, ageism is a complex phenomenon intertwined with cultural and societal values.…”

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Elderhood and the Sacrament of Communion: An Orthodox Theological Exploration of Gracefully Aging

Tia,

Cosma,

Borza

2024

Religions

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Investigating the later stages of life, this study aims to outline a specific personal context shaped during this phase, approached from various perspectives: theological, medical, psychological, and social, each highlighting distinct challenges. Theologically, the focus is on the afterlife and preparation for meeting the Righteous Judge. Medically, the emphasis is on health deterioration, culminating in the cessation of bodily existence. Psychologically, the study mentions the decline in cognitive functions, anxiety, and depression. Social aspects include isolation, marginalization, adaptation to change, and the loss of loved ones. Considering the impact of these factors on human life, this research examines to what extent the Sacrament of Communion, from an Orthodox perspective, offers answers to all these challenges. Based on a qualitative research method (content/thematic analysis) of liturgical texts using MAXQDA software, the study focuses on the prayers preceding and following this Sacrament. It highlights the complex nature of the Sacrament of Communion, its multiple faces, and its extended benefits, as well as the risks of partaking without proper preparation. The results provide arguments for the significance the Orthodox Church grants to the mystical union between man and God in the Sacrament of Communion, also emphasizing the importance of an authentic spiritual life.

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Socialization Helps the Treatment of Depression in Modern Life

Cited by 6 publications

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The Impact of Unplanned School Closures on Adolescent Behavioral Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

The Impact of Unplanned School Closures on Adolescent Behavioral Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

Associations between depression, fear of COVID-19 infection and students’ self-care measures used during the first wave of the pandemic

Elderhood and the Sacrament of Communion: An Orthodox Theological Exploration of Gracefully Aging

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