Untangling the Effects of COVID-19 on Youth Employment: Directions for Social Work Research

Allmang, Skye; Plummer, Jason Anthony; Copeland, Victoria; Riascos, Maritza Caicedo

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“…32 Many have faced job insecurity owing to layoffs, furloughs, or the transition to remote work and education. 46,47 In addition, social isolation resulting from lockdowns and physical distancing measures could exacerbate feelings of loneliness and psychological distress, leading to increased rates of depression. 48 Furthermore, young adults are notably active on social media and other digital platforms that are rife with COVID-19-related content.…”

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Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-19

Chery,

Baral,

Rolle

et al. 2024

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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health worldwide, with depression and sleep problems among the most common issues experienced by many individuals. Depression can lead to sleep problems, which can increase the risk of developing depressive symptoms. However, it is unclear which United States (US) sub-population was most affected by depression and sleep problems during the pandemic. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis using self-reported data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), focusing on adults aged 18 years and above (n=29,763). We utilized self-reported responses to questions about prescription medication and frequency of depressive feelings to determine participants’ depression status. Appropriate weights were applied to account for the sampling design of the surveys. Our analysis involved descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests to compare sociodemographic, clinical, behavioral, and sleep-related characteristics between US adults with and without depression. Additionally, logistic regression was used to examine the associations between sleep duration, sleep quality and depression. Results The overall prevalence of depression in our sample was 44.4%. It were higher in certain demographic groups, including younger adults (18–39 years, 47.7%), non-Hispanic whites (47.9%), females (50.1%), those at the lower income bracket (52.2%), those with no college or degree (48.7%) uninsured individuals (45.2%), and those reporting poor general health (71.9%). Individuals with depression had a 12% increased odds of experiencing short sleep (aOR: 1.12, 95% CI:1.04–1.20, p<0.001), 34% increased odds of experiencing long sleep (aOR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.20–1.50, p < 0.001) and more than 2.5 fold increased odds of reporting poor sleep quality (aOR:2.57, 95% CI: 2.40–2.78; p<0.0001). In the multivariate analysis, all variables (sex, race/ethnicity, education, health insurance coverage, marital status, general health status and use of sleep medications, smoking and alcohol use status) were significantly predictors of poor sleep quality, with the exceptions of age and family income. Conclusion The findings emphasize the need to address sleep health in treating depression, especially during times of public health crises.

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Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-19

Chery,

Baral,

Rolle

et al. 2024

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Living, learning, working, and playing during COVID-19: tackling existing and exacerbated problems of low-income Singaporean youth

Kwan,

Tan,

Yi Jie

et al. 2024

Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development

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Generation Z’s Challenges to Financial Independence: Adolescents’ and Early Emerging Adults’ Perspectives on Their Financial Futures

Rubin,

Chen,

Tung

2024

Journal of Adolescent Research

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This research examines how shared generational challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, shape Generation Z’s perceptions of their financial futures in the United States. We were particularly attentive to young people’s future orientation—an individual’s image of their future—as they developed aspirations, expectations, and plans for attaining financial independence in adulthood. In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 adolescents and early emerging adults (aged 14–22) from Washington State who were diverse in race and gender. We found that participants perceived the instability of the economic system in the U.S. as restricting Generation Z’s ability to imagine and prepare for financial independence later in life. Participants responded to economic constraints, such as rising living costs and education, by altering their expectations, aspirations, and plans for their futures. These findings have implications for Generation Z’s developmental transition to adulthood.

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Untangling the Effects of COVID-19 on Youth Employment: Directions for Social Work Research

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Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-19

Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-19

Living, learning, working, and playing during COVID-19: tackling existing and exacerbated problems of low-income Singaporean youth

Generation Z’s Challenges to Financial Independence: Adolescents’ and Early Emerging Adults’ Perspectives on Their Financial Futures

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