Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Theodore D. Cosco, Karen Fortuna, Andrew Wister, Indira Riadi, Kevin Wagner, Andrew Sixsmith
Summary: During the COVID-19 crisis, older adults are among the most at-risk groups, facing social restrictions that may lead to increased rates of depression and anxiety. Participatory digital co-design shows promise in enhancing engagement with mobile technologies among older adults, potentially mitigating negative mental health implications.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
June J. Pilcher, Logan L. Dorsey, Samantha M. Galloway, Dylan N. Erikson
Summary: This article provides a review of the relationship between social isolation and sleep, examining the impact of COVID-19 quarantines on sleep and sleep habits. The findings suggest that sleep was negatively impacted during the pandemic, although younger individuals were able to adapt their sleep patterns more easily. Understanding the effects of social isolation on sleep is crucial for individuals, work organizations, and governments.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kyung Won Choi, Linda J. Waite, Laura E. Finch, Ashwin A. Kotwal
Summary: We examine the relationship between social isolation, poor health behaviors, and the perceived worsening of older adults' health behaviors following the coronavirus outbreak, and assess the extent to which psychological pathways mediate this relationship.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shiyou Wu, Mengni Yao, Chunxia Deng, Flavio F. Marsiglia, Wenjie Duan
Summary: The study found that quarantine had a greater psychological impact on parents than on children, regardless of geographic location. Parents who experienced quarantine in Wuhan city reported significantly higher levels of symptoms of GAD. Additionally, interpersonal communication about COVID-19 and exposure to pandemic-related information on social media were linked to GAD symptoms in both children and parents.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sanderson Jose Costa de Assis, Johnnatas Mikael Lopes, Marcello Barbosa Otoni Goncalves Guedes, Geronimo Jose Bouzas Sanchis, Diego Neves Araujo, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between COVID-19 cases and deaths with primary health care coverage, social isolation, hospital bed availability, and other factors in the capital cities of Northeast Brazil. Results showed that primary health care coverage and social isolation rate are mitigating factors for the spread of COVID-19, while having more hospital beds can help reduce deaths.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alma Delia Genis-Mendoza, Jose Jaime Martinez-Magana, Maria Lilia Lopez-Narvaez, Thelma Beatriz Gonzalez-Castro, Isela Esther Juarez-Rojop, Humberto Nicolini, Carlos Alfonso Tovilla-Zarate, Rosa Giannina Castillo-Avila
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the Mexican population. Findings showed that changes in eating habits, personal hygiene, and symptoms of depression were prevalent during isolation. Surprisingly, for some individuals who had depression symptoms prior to the pandemic, these symptoms actually decreased during social isolation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Melissa L. Finucane, Robin Beckman, Madhumita Ghosh-Dastidar, Tamara Dubowitz, Rebecca L. Collins, Wendy Troxel
Summary: This study finds a significant association between the experiences of COVID-19 closures and illness among Black residents in disinvested urban neighborhoods and serious threats to public health. Social isolation plays a significant role in mediating the effects, especially in terms of psychological distress. Neighborhood walkability also moderates the association between closure experiences and sleep quality.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana Karla Silva Soares, Maria Celina Ferreira Goedert, Adriano Ferreira Vargas
Summary: This study aims to assess the correlation between social connection and mental health indicators in a sample of sports and e-sports players. The results showed a negative correlation between social connection and anxiety, depression, and stress. Significant differences were found in social connection and depression levels between sports and e-sports players.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Luca Pancani, Marco Marinucci, Nicolas Aureli, Paolo Riva
Summary: This study evaluated the psychological repercussions of social isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy. The findings showed that longer isolation periods and inadequate physical space were associated with worse mental health outcomes. Offline social contacts helped buffer the negative effects of social isolation, but online contacts were also crucial in protecting mental health when offline contacts were limited.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Siyun Peng, Adam R. Roth
Summary: This study examined the changes in social isolation, physical isolation, digital isolation, and loneliness among U.S. adults older than 50 during the lockdown. The results showed an increase in physical and social isolation, but no change in digital isolation or loneliness.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lena Silberzan, Claude Martin, Nathalie Bajos, EpiCov Study Grp
Summary: This study aimed to analyze inequalities in social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 social restrictions, with a focus on gender. The findings indicated that women were more likely to experience social isolation, characterized by living alone, not going out, and not using the Internet. In addition to gender, factors such as age, social hierarchy, and ethno-racial minority status were also associated with social isolation. It is important for preventive policies to address these inequalities and ensure that older women and men from all social groups can maintain social contacts and access health information.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Erlene Roberta Ribeiro dos Santos, Jose Lucas Silva de Paula, Felipe Maia Tardieux, Vania Nazare Costa-e-Silva, Amos Lal, Antonio Flaudiano Bem Leite
Summary: The study evaluated the relationship between COVID-19 and anxiety experienced in the general population during social isolation. Findings showed increased levels of anxiety and depression during social isolation, with the 21-40 age group being most affected, and the risk of severe depression being twice as high at the epicenter of the pandemic. Social isolation exacerbated feelings of extreme hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, and suicidal ideation.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Amy Rachel Bland, Jonathan Paul Roiser, Mitul Ashok Mehta, Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Trevor William Robbins, Rebecca Elliott
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 social isolation has an impact on emotional and social cognitive function, with reduced contact with friends, smaller household size, and changes in communication methods leading to a decrease in positive bias in emotion recognition and attention to emotional faces. Conversely, increased contact with friends and family during social isolation was associated with greater cooperative behavior.
COGNITION & EMOTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Jaimee Stuart, Karlee O'Donnell, Alex O'Donnell, Riley Scott, Bonnie Barber
Summary: COVID-19 has led to various complications in social, psychological, and health aspects. Studies show that health anxiety and isolation behaviors are associated with depression during the pandemic. Online social connection may mitigate the negative effects of health anxiety in times of isolation, emphasizing the importance of promoting alternative social support mechanisms.
CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
(2021)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juan Diego Gutierrez-Zevallos, Libertad Beatriz Espiritu-Martinez
Summary: The common good and public service are crucial for gaining public trust, especially during a pandemic of misinformation. Government controversies hinder pandemic control, but doctors and medical students can help decrease vaccine hesitancy through effective communication strategies.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
