Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Abstract. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects through the lens of community psychology. Our study applied PRISMA methodology, and it was carried out using the PsycInfo, PubMed, Embase, and EBSCO databases utilizing the keywords “connectedness,” “resilience,” “shared action,” “social action,” “trust,” “individual well-being,” and “social well-being.” We selected 12 of 216 eligible publications based on the inclusion criteria. The results indicated that the role of trust in institutions and others is a protective factor for communities that experience crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, developing social actions promoted connections and social support and that, in the absence of in-person communication, online communication promoted connections and reduced psychological distress and isolation. Finally, the study revealed that some psychosocial factors stem from declines in people’s well-being due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Furthermore, our findings highlighted the role of technology as a positive communication tool for promoting connectedness and social support, as well as the social function of trust in institutions. Our results suggested that community interactions at the local and virtual levels should be viewed as positive actions to support institutions in detecting the most effective social intervention measures to stimulate individual and community well-being during the pandemic. These findings may serve as a guide for health policymakers in their efforts to face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic supporting beneficial strategies for social planning and effective public policies. Finally, both the strengths and limitations of the research will be discussed in depth.

Social participation and mental health of immunocompromised individuals before and after COVID-19 vaccination–Results of a longitudinal observational study over three time points

“…One explanation for this lack of a pandemic-related effect could be that over the course of the pandemic, people got more familiar with digital communication and an accustomed to the pandemic realities ( 42 ). Becoming accustomed to the pandemic influences wellbeing and social participation as well ( 43 ). The temporary mitigation of the restrictions during the study period could have enabled participants to improve their social participation.…”

How and when perceived COVID-19 crisis strength impacts individuals' life satisfaction and sleep quality: A moderated mediation model

“…Previous researchers have mainly focused on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals' mental health such as anxiety ( 75 ), workplace behaviors such as work engagement ( 7 ), and tourists' responses such as health tourism intentions ( 76 ). Although some scholars have paid attention to individuals' well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 77 , 78 ), these researchers ignored individuals' life satisfaction and sleep quality, which have vital implications regarding their life and health. Our research not only responds to Lin et al's ( 6 ) call to further explores more outcomes of COVID-19, but also enriches the research on perceived COVID-19 crisis strength.…”

The well-being of gig workers in the sharing economy during COVID-19

“…Well-being of gig workers Well-being is deeply intertwined with one's income, employment and working conditions (Stiglitz, 2002). Contemporary research on well-being in the workplace (Arnoldi et al, 2021;Esposito et al, 2021) has acknowledged that well-being is, essentially, a responsibility of the organization, particularly in the midst of technological, social, economic and demographic changes. Maintaining an awareness of well-being and making decisions to achieve one's well-being is important for gig workers (Kowalski and Loretto, 2017).…”