Examining temporal interactions between loneliness and depressive symptoms and the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties among UK residents during the COVID-19 lockdown: Longitudinal results from the COVID-19 psychological wellbeing study

Groarke, Jenny M.; McGlinchey, Emily; McKenna-Plumley, Phoebe E.; Berry, Emma; Graham‐Wisener, Lisa; Armour, Chérie

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2021.02.033

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“…It also appears that loneliness may occur alongside other difficult emotions in lockdown. Indeed, Groarke and colleagues [ 67 ] found that loneliness was associated with subsequent depression and vice versa during lockdown.…”

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Connection, constraint, and coping: A qualitative study of experiences of loneliness during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK

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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated physical distancing which is expected to continue in some form for the foreseeable future. Physical distancing policies have increased reliance on digital forms of social connection and there are widespread concerns about social isolation and mental health in this context. This qualitative study sought to understand how loneliness was experienced during physical distancing in the initial national UK COVID-19 lockdown. Eight individuals who reported feeling lonely during the initial lockdown were interviewed in May 2020. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified: (1) Loss of in-person interaction causing loneliness, (2) Constrained freedom, (3) Challenging emotions, and (4) Coping with loneliness. The loss of in-person interaction contributed to feelings of loneliness and digital interaction was viewed as an insufficient alternative. Social freedom could be constrained by distancing policies and by social contacts, contributing to strained personal relationships and feelings of frustration as part of loneliness. Fluctuations in mood and difficult emotions were experienced alongside loneliness, and distraction and seeking reconnection were commonly reported methods of coping, although they were less accessible. These findings indicate that physical distancing measures can impact loneliness due to the limitations they impose on in-person social contact and the perceived insufficiency of digital contact as a substitute.

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Connection, constraint, and coping: A qualitative study of experiences of loneliness during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK

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“…Maintaining social distance from others hinders adolescents' interactions with their peers and reduces their social contact, which may lead to higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. The importance of social connections is well known; for example, previous studies have found that home confinement during COVID-19 can induce loneliness and social isolation stress, which are associated with internalizing symptoms [64,65]. Moreover, the longitudinal change of internalizing symptoms may also be linked to how the Italian government managed the home confinement.…”

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The Impact of Parental Stress on Italian Adolescents’ Internalizing Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

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Mazzeschi

Delvecchio

2021

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The challenges and consequences of COVID-19 imposed massive changes in adolescents’ daily routines (e.g., school closures, home confinement, and social distancing rules), which impacted their mental health. This longitudinal study aimed to better understand the changes in adolescents’ internalizing symptoms and the underlying mechanisms of parental stress due to COVID-19. We asked 1053 parents of adolescents to complete an online survey during the second and fifth weeks and at the end of home confinement (i.e., four weeks later). Results showed that parents reported their adolescents’ anxiety and depression symptoms were more severe at Time 2 than at the first administration. Anxiety symptoms slightly decreased at Time 3, while there was no significant change in depression symptoms. Moreover, parents’ expressive suppression mediated the association between parental stress and adolescents’ anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively. The findings suggest that as restriction increased, adolescents’ anxiety and depression became more severe. Moreover, due to the link between parental stress and adolescents’ internalizing disorders helping families to cope with the distress due to the pandemic may have a positive impact on parents, the child, and the family as a whole (i.e., the family climate).

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“…A solidão e as dificuldades de autorregulação emocional associam-se aos sintomas depressivos e são fortes preditores longitudinais de saúde mental (Goarke, et al, 2021). Se quem se encontra em teletrabalho sente dificuldades na gestão do equilíbrio trabalhofamília, a solidão e a falta de propósito é sentida por quem vive sozinho (Carnevale & Hatac, 2020).…”

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Covid-19, confinamento e teletrabalho: Estudo qualitativo do impacto e adaptação psicológica em dois estados de emergência

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Fonseca

João

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Investigação Qualitativa Em Ciências Sociais: Avanços E Desafios // Investigación Cualitativa en Ciencias Sociales: Avances Y D

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Resumo: Introdução Desde o primeiro caso de Sars-Cov-2 reportado, os estudos realizados, indicam o impacto negativo na saúde mental, com níveis elevados de medo, ansiedade e sintomas depressivos. Em Portugal, a percentagem de morbilidade mental é elevada. Ter baixo rendimento económico, ser jovens e mulher aumenta o risco de vulnerabilidade psicossocial. Poucos estudos focam as vivências subjetivas e os processos de adaptação em diferentes fases da pandemia; Objetivos Aceder ao impacto psicológico do confinamento devido à COVID-19 e processo de adaptação na I e III Fases da pandemia (Abril/2020-Janeiro/2021) mediante a realização online de entrevistas semiestruturadas; Métodos As entrevistas de dez portugueses em teletrabalho foram gravadas, transcritas e analisadas recorrendo à metodologia IPA e análise Lexical com Alceste ® , permitindo cruzar os resultados atestando a validade das temáticas consensuais; Resultados As classes da análise lexical comprovam os temas emergentes da IPA. Os participantes em teletrabalho, experienciam impacto laboral, familiar e social, sentimentos negativos e dificuldades no equilíbrio trabalhovida/família, adotando estratégias de adaptação psicológica eficazes desde o início da pandemia. No segundo confinamento, relevam menor ansiedade, mas maior desgaste, frustração, adaptando as estratégias de autorregulação ao longo do tempo; Conclusões Ao identificarem as dificuldades e impacto negativo do confinamento, os participantes adotaram intuitivamente estratégias adaptativas de autorregulação cognitiva, comportamental e emocional diferentes ao longo do tempo, em prol da sua saúde mental e bem-estar. Apresentamos um modelo da evolução do impacto psicológico e processo de adaptação em dois confinamentos, possivelmente relevante no delineamento de medidas mais humanizadas e programas de prevenção/intervenção psicológica de proximidade.

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Examining temporal interactions between loneliness and depressive symptoms and the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties among UK residents during the COVID-19 lockdown: Longitudinal results from the COVID-19 psychological wellbeing study

Cited by 74 publications

References 77 publications

Connection, constraint, and coping: A qualitative study of experiences of loneliness during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK

Connection, constraint, and coping: A qualitative study of experiences of loneliness during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK

The Impact of Parental Stress on Italian Adolescents’ Internalizing Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Covid-19, confinamento e teletrabalho: Estudo qualitativo do impacto e adaptação psicológica em dois estados de emergência

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