2021
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062841
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Loneliness and Its Associated Factors Nine Months after the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study

Abstract: COVID-19 has been a global healthcare concern impacting multiple aspects of individual and community wellness. As one moves forward with different methods to reduce the infection and mortality rates, it is critical to continue to study the impact that national and local “social distancing” policies have on the daily lives of individuals. The aim of this study was to examine loneliness in relation to risk assessment, measures taken against risks, concerns, and social media use, while adjusting for sociodemograp… Show more

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“…For example, the overabundance of information on the coronavirus—some accurate, some not—prompted the warnings against the “infodemic” and anxiety caused by social media exposure ( 11 , 18 , 19 ). Also, as communication via social media does not fully compensate for face-to-face contact, prolonged periods of social distancing give rise to concerns about increased levels of loneliness ( 20 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, the overabundance of information on the coronavirus—some accurate, some not—prompted the warnings against the “infodemic” and anxiety caused by social media exposure ( 11 , 18 , 19 ). Also, as communication via social media does not fully compensate for face-to-face contact, prolonged periods of social distancing give rise to concerns about increased levels of loneliness ( 20 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to the restrictive social distancing policies and a general sense of uncertainty during the COVID-19 outbreak, the population's mental health has been subject to worldwide growing concern (Haider et al, 2020;Kaufman et al, 2020;Mi et al, 2020;Serafini et al, 2020). Specifically, one concern related to the implementation of pandemic guidelines is that feelings of loneliness may increase due to increased social distancing practices (Bonsaksen et al, 2021;Luchetti et al, 2020;Palgi et al, 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Spending less time on social media may decrease potential exposure to invalid news (Bonsaksen et al 2021;Liu et al 2012). While the use of social media to engage with others and maintain relationships can support social and emotional health, each unit increase in social media use was found to be associated with a lower likelihood of trusting in government information or financial responses to the public health crisis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%