Nowhere to go? A study of marginalization, social connection, and mental health outcomes among young adults experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic

Comparative Study of Internet Accessing Households in Urban and Rural Areas Before the Pandemic During the Pandemic

“…Although the Internet provides positive benefits in both environments, research shows its impact is more significant in rural areas. This research highlights the importance of paying attention to regional and environmental contexts when designing policies to increase internet access as a tool for poverty alleviation (Borowski & Stathopoulos, 2023). In addition, this research emphasizes the policy implications of the findings of this research.…”

“…Against this backdrop, it is hardly surprising that internet technology development and access are markedly more prevalent in urban areas, resulting in a larger proportion of users hailing from these locales. From a historical viewpoint, this disparity in internet use could be seen as a reflection of the proportion of power, influence, and resources held by urban areas vis-a-vis their rural counterparts (Borowski & Stathopoulos, 2023;Yuen et al, 2024).…”

“Did I get into the twilight zone somehow?”: sexual and gender minority cancer caregiver experiences during COVID

“…These spaces hold heightened importance for the historically marginalized SGM community because they foster a sense of community and oftentimes replace the biological family support that is lacking as a result of familial rejection after ‘coming out’ [ 25 ]. A recent article on SGM experiences during the pandemic highlighted the unique role that third-spaces hold for SGM individuals and documented notable mental health declines for SGM individuals during the pandemic [ 26 ]. Additionally, a recent review article suggested that the isolation, fear, and stress of the pandemic mirrored some of the experiences that SGM individuals had during the HIV/AIDS epidemic [ 27 ].…”