Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to COVID-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults

Miconi, Diana; Li, Zhi Yin; Frounfelker, Rochelle L.; Venkatesh, Vivek; Rousseau, Cécile

doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.01.013

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“…Since the outbreak of the pandemic, there are reports of COVID-related discrimination and xenophobic incidents directed at targeted and stigmatized groups (e.g., members of Asian communities, seniors and health care workers), including hate speech, vandalism and physical intimidation on streets and in stores [ 31 – 35 ]. Social distancing measures have contributed to an increase in bullying and victimization in the online space [ 36 , 37 ].…”

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“…Social distancing measures have contributed to an increase in bullying and victimization in the online space [ 36 , 37 ]. In a recent study, young Canadian people were more likely to report of COVID-related discrimination (i.e., discrimination attributed to one’s presumed or known COVID infection), especially online [ 35 ], than older adults. Mounting evidence indicates that such experiences of social adversity during this health emergency are associated with worse mental health outcomes [ 34 ], especially among young people [ 38 , 39 ].…”

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Cumulative and independent effects of experiences of social adversity on support for violent radicalization during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of depression

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Levinsson

Frounfelker

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Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Purpose Social adversity experiences have increased during the pandemic and are potential risk factors for both depression and support for violent radicalization (VR). However, the cumulative and independent effects of various social adversity experiences on support for VR have yet to be explored. This paper examines the cumulative and independent effects of COVID- and non-COVID-related discrimination, exposure to violence, traditional and cyberbullying victimization on support for VR. In addition, we investigate whether depression mediates the relationship between these forms of social adversity and support for VR. Methods A total of 6003 young adults ( M age = 27, SD age = 4.40, range 18–35) living in metropolitan areas in Canada responded to an online survey. We used multivariable regression models, controlling for socio-demographic characteristics, to infer covariate adjusted associations between social adversity measures and support for VR. Additionally, we conducted a formal mediation analysis to estimate the proportion mediated by depression. Results There was a cumulative relationship between experiences of social adversity and support for VR ( β = 1.52; 95% CI: 1.32, 1.72). COVID-related discrimination and cyberbullying victimization were independently associated with stronger support for VR. Depression partially mediated the effect of cumulative social adversity, COVID-related discrimination and cyberbullying on support for VR. Conclusion Prevention programs during the present pandemic should prioritize decreasing discrimination and providing psychosocial support to depressed young adults who experience social adversity. Practitioners should prioritize developing programs that foster digital literacy skills and critical thinking among young adults to address the concerning impact of cyberbullying on support for VR. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00127-022-02244-8.

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Cumulative and independent effects of experiences of social adversity on support for violent radicalization during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of depression

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Levinsson

Frounfelker

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“…Therefore, the fear of infection by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) explains the discrimination related to the pandemic ( Cassiani-Miranda et al, 2020 ), the negative attitude towards people of Asian origin due to the supposed origin of the virus ( Trammell et al, 2021 ; Wen et al, 2020 ) and towards symptomatic people suspected of or diagnosed with COVID-19 ( Nuckchady, 2021 ). In the same way, the fear of COVID-19 promoted violent actions towards health workers due to the employment relationship with the disease ( Chanpa et al, 2020 ; Miconi et al, 2021 ) and towards people who recovered from COVID-19 due to infection ( Singh & Subedi, 2020 ).…”

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Relation of perceived discrimination with depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress in COVID-19 survivors

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Pedrozo-Pupo

Caballero-Domínguez

2022

Psychiatry Research

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The study's objective was to study the association of perceived discrimination with depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress in people recovered from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santa Marta, Colombia. COVID-19 survivors were invited to participate. The authors measured perceived discrimination related to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Perceived Stigma Scale), depression (PHQ-9), insomnia (Athens Insomnia Scale), and post-traumatic stress (Brief Davidson Trauma Scale). Three hundred thirty COVID-19 survivors participated in the research; the participants were between 18 and 89 years; 61.52% were females. 32.12% of the participants reported high perceived discrimination; 49.70%, depression; 60.61%, insomnia; and 13.33% post-traumatic stress. After adjusting for age, gender, and income, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress were associated significantly with discrimination perceived by COVID-19. Perceived discrimination is a social stressor that affects the psychological well-being of people recovered from COVID-19. In the follow-up of this group of patients, it is important to consider the impact of perceived discrimination on psychological well-being.

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“…The Omicron variant began circulating in February 2022, and while infections continue to rise, the results of the drive to ‘slow the spread’ through a national vaccination drive has proved successful, with relatively low levels of hospitalisation and deaths ( Ministry of Health, 2022 ). While all New Zealanders have felt the sociocultural impacts of COVID-19 as described in the literature on social behaviours related to stereotyping, lockdowns and social distancing ( Chiang, 2021 , Greyling et al, 2021 , Kim et al, 2021 , Miconi et al, 2021 , Serafini et al, 2021 ) NZ immigrants have experienced specific challenges.…”

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Torn between two worlds: COVID, it’s your fault

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Tadi

Veldsman

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International Journal of Intercultural Relations

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Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to COVID-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults

Cited by 36 publications

References 34 publications

Cumulative and independent effects of experiences of social adversity on support for violent radicalization during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of depression

Cumulative and independent effects of experiences of social adversity on support for violent radicalization during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of depression

Relation of perceived discrimination with depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress in COVID-19 survivors

Torn between two worlds: COVID, it’s your fault

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