Unemployment in the time of COVID-19: A research agenda

Blustein, David L.; Duffy, Ryan D.; Ferreira, Joaquim Armando; Cohen-Scali, Valérie; Cinamon, Rachel Gali; Allan, Blake A.

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2020.103436

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“…Based on the most recent and ongoing studies on COVID-19, the pandemic has resulted in severely deleterious global outcomes: huge psychological strain (Mazza et al, 2020), traumatic impact from protracted social isolation and distance, shocking working aftermaths in terms of job loss and job search (Crayne, 2020), unemployment crisis (Blustein et al, 2020), economic crash across industries and countries (Fernandes, 2020). In their study, Chan et al (2020) assessed risk perception of Health-Emergency Disaster Risk Management practices associated with COVID-19 in terms of perceived severity and infectivity, perceived knowledge to manage COVID-19, and perceived physical, mental, social, financial and global impact.…”

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Risk Perceptions and Psychological Effects During the Italian COVID-19 Emergency

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The current study provides data about the immediate risk perceptions and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among Italian participants. A sample of 980 volunteers answered a web-based survey which aimed to investigate the many facets of risk perceptions connected to COVID-19 (health, work, institutionaleconomy, interpersonal and psychological), and risk-related variables such as perceived knowledge, news seeking, perceived control, perceived efficacy of containment measures, and affective states. Socio-demographic characteristics were also collected. Results showed that although levels of general concern are relatively high among Italians, risk perceptions are highest with regards to the institutional-economy and work, and lowest concerning health. COVID-19 has been also estimated to be the least likely cause of death. Cognitive and affective risk-related variables contributed to explain the several risk perception domains differently. COVID-19 perceived knowledge did not affect any risk perception while the perceived control decreased health risk likelihood. The other risk-related variables amplified risk perceptions: News seeking increased work and institutional-economy risk; perceived efficacy of containment measures increased almost all perceived risks; negative affective states of fear, anger and sadness increased health risk; anxiety increased health, interpersonal and psychological risks, and uncertainty increased work, institutional-economy, interpersonal and psychological risk perceptions. Finally, positive affective states increased health risk perception. Socio-psychological implications are discussed.

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Risk Perceptions and Psychological Effects During the Italian COVID-19 Emergency

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“…The pandemic has erased many of the youth employment and other workforce-related opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeship programs that serve as important stepping-stones to career entry. Besides the loss of income, especially through summer and after-school jobs, unemployment can have negative effects on the psychological, economic, and social well-being of individuals and communities, including youth (Blustein et al, 2020). In addition to the immediate economic impacts, youth unemployment has long-term societal costs.…”

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“…COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated the existing inequalities in the labor market leading to a growing gap in employment opportunity, as historically marginalized communities are disproportionately affected in employment opportunities and stable employment during this time (Blustein et al, 2020).…”

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“…Although presented last in the list of PYD solutions, the elevation of youth voice should be woven throughout all aspects of PYD. As this generation of young people confronts yet another societal event that marks their youth and will dramatically impact their coming of age, youth have a right to express their voice, to share their experience, and to be part of the decisions and solutions that affect them (Blustein et al, 2020). As Efuribe et al (2020) state in their commentary on coping with COVID-19: "let's not wait for adolescents and young adults to protest for their voices to be heard" (p. 17).…”

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America’s Moment: Investing in Positive Youth Development to Transform Youth and Society

Arnold

2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, America’s youth are suffering in unprecedented ways as their journey to adulthood is interrupted by multiple societal effects. This thought leader piece explores the power of positive youth development in a time of national crisis. The paper outlines the effects of COVID‑19 on youths’ mental health, educational engagement, and workforce opportunities, all of which have been profoundly affected by the pandemic. The paper makes the case for increasing investment in positive youth development programs and people and highlights key areas where such programs can help support and transform youth, and in-turn society writ large. These areas include increasing equitable access to youth development programs, addressing gaps in opportunities for youth, creating a workforce pipeline, elevating youth voice, and promoting civil discourse and engagement.

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“…As the pandemic progresses, it is likely that mental health burden will increase as measures taken by the African governments to mitigate the spread of the SARS-COV-2 virus, such as shelter-in-place order, banning public gatherings, closure of schools and social distancing have a great impact on the lives of low income earners, earning $1,025 or less per month [6]. Strategies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 expose low income earners to experience situations that could be a predisposing factor to poor mental health outcomes, such as isolation and job loss [7].…”

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COVID-19 related mental health burdens: Impact of educational level and relationship status among low income earners of Western Uganda

Lemuel

Usman

Kasozi

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Introduction: The imposed COVID-19 lockdown is taking a toll mental health, with low-income earners considered particularly affected. The study aimed to investigate level of education and relationship status on awareness of mental healthcare and explore how these factors influence mental health among low income earners in Western Uganda. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was undertaken among low-income earners in South Western Uganda. Data were collected from two hundred and fifty-three (253) participants using a structured closed ended questionnaire. Anxiety, anger and depression were assessed using a modified generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7), Spielberger’s State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) item tools respectively. Result: Most respondents were single male individuals with secondary level. Respondents with tertiary level of education and those with partners had higher score (71.7% and 70.28% respectively) for awareness on mental healthcare. Respondents with primary education level and individuals that were single had higher score (46.98% and 43.72% respectively) for anxiety. Respondents with primary education level and those living with partners had higher mean score (56.44% and 56.21% respectively) for anger. Respondents with no formal education and those who had lost partners had higher mean score (32.11% and 30.50% respectively) for depression. Individuals without formal educational and primary education were observed to have a negative correlation (r 2 = 47.4 and 6.4% respectively) with awareness on mental healthcare, and the no formal group had positive correlation with anger and depression (r 2 =1.9 and 0.3% respectively), while other groups were negatively correlated (r 2 =10.1%). The group of single individuals had a negative correlation with awareness on mental healthcare, anger and depression (r 2 =1.9, 0.8 and 0.3% respectively), and a positive correlation with anxiety (r 2 =3.9%). Conclusion: It is evident that education and relationship status influence awareness on mental healthcare and mental health state among low income earners in Western Uganda. Therefore, we advocate for new approaches in mental healthcare awareness programs equipped with robust strategy, which will focus on improving optimal mental health among these set of people.

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Unemployment in the time of COVID-19: A research agenda

Cited by 457 publications

References 8 publications

Risk Perceptions and Psychological Effects During the Italian COVID-19 Emergency

Risk Perceptions and Psychological Effects During the Italian COVID-19 Emergency

America’s Moment: Investing in Positive Youth Development to Transform Youth and Society

COVID-19 related mental health burdens: Impact of educational level and relationship status among low income earners of Western Uganda

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