The COVID-19 Experience: Creativity as an Identity Attractor for Young People Facing the Developmental Challenges

Sica, Luigia Simona

doi:10.3390/ijerph19158913

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“…Fifty unique publications were subjected to quality assessment using the MMAT tool [ 39 , 40 , 44 – 54 , 56 , 59 , 61 , 62 , 64 – 73 , 75 – 79 , 82 , 83 , 85 – 87 , 89 , 90 , 92 – 94 , 97 , 99 – 102 , 104 , 109 , 110 ] ( S2 Table ). Forty-three studies met 100% of MMAT criteria; [ 39 , 40 , 44 , 48 – 54 , 56 , 59 , 62 , 64 – 70 , 72 , 73 , 75 – 79 , 82 , 83 , 85 , 87 , 89 , 90 , 92 – 94 , 97 , 99 – 102 , 109 , ...…”

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The impact of COVID-19 on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and routine from a European perspective: A co-produced qualitative systematic review

Dewa,

Roberts,

Choong

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s (YP) mental health has been mixed. Systematic reviews to date have focused predominantly on quantitative studies and lacked involvement from YP with lived experience of mental health difficulties. Therefore, our primary aim was to conduct a qualitative systematic review to examine the perceived impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on YP’s (aged 10–24) mental health and wellbeing across Europe. Methods and findings We searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, Web of Science, MEDRXIV, OSF preprints, Google, and voluntary sector websites for studies published from 1st January 2020 to 15th November 2022. European studies were included if they reported qualitative data that could be extracted on YP’s (aged 10–24) own perspectives of their experiences of Covid-19 and related disruptions to their mental health and wellbeing. Screening, data extraction and appraisal was conducted independently in duplicate by researchers and YP with lived experience of mental health difficulties (co-researchers). Confidence was assessed using the Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) approach. We co-produced an adapted narrative thematic synthesis with co-researchers. This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42021251578. We found 82 publications and included 77 unique studies in our narrative synthesis. Most studies were from the UK (n = 50; 65%); and generated data during the first Covid-19 wave (March-May 2020; n = 33; 43%). Across the 79,491 participants, views, and experiences of YP minoritised by ethnicity and sexual orientation, and from marginalised or vulnerable YP were limited. Five synthesised themes were identified: negative impact of pandemic information and restrictions on wellbeing; education and learning on wellbeing; social connection to prevent loneliness and disconnection; emotional, lifestyle and behavioural changes; and mental health support. YP’s mental health and wellbeing across Europe were reported to have fluctuated during the pandemic. Challenges were similar but coping strategies to manage the impact of these challenges on mental health varied across person, study, and country. Short-term impacts were related to the consequences of changing restrictions on social connection, day-to-day lifestyle, and education set-up. However, YP identified potential issues in these areas going forward, and therefore stressed the importance of ongoing long-term support in education, learning and mental health post-Covid-19. Conclusions Our findings map onto the complex picture seen from quantitative systematic reviews regarding the impact of Covid-19 on YP’s mental health. The comparatively little qualitative data found in our review means there is an urgent need for more high-quality qualitative research outside of the UK and/or about the experiences of minoritised groups to ensure all voices are heard and everyone is getting the support they need following the pandemic. YP’s voices need to be prioritised in decision-making processes on education, self-care strategies, and mental health and wellbeing, to drive impactful, meaningful policy changes in anticipation of a future systemic crisis.

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The impact of COVID-19 on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and routine from a European perspective: A co-produced qualitative systematic review

Dewa,

Roberts,

Choong

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…These challenges can also limit their opportunities for self-expression and creative exploration. Therefore, finding ways to promote creativity in these children is essential to their overall well-being and development (Sica, 2022). Waste recycling is an innovative and accessible way to engage children with special needs in creative activities that can help them to develop essential skills while also positively impacting the environment (Bennett & Alexandridis, 2021).…”

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Increasing the Creativity of Children with Special Needs through Waste Recycling

Burky

2022

JUCEP

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This study explores the potential of waste recycling programs to promote the creativity of children with special needs. The study is based on a review of qualitative data from parents, teachers, and program leaders who have participated in waste recycling programs with children with special needs. The results suggest that waste recycling programs can have a positive impact on the creativity, social skills, and self-esteem of children with special needs. By using recycled materials, these programs provide a unique and engaging way for children to explore and experiment with different materials and techniques, fostering a sense of creativity and innovation. Additionally, these programs provide opportunities for collaboration and teamwork, which can promote the development of social skills and the formation of positive relationships among program participants. These findings highlight the potential of waste recycling programs to be an effective tool for promoting the well-being and personal growth of children with special needs, and suggest that further research is needed to identify the key components of effective programs.

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Loving-kindness and walking meditation with a robot: Countering negative mood by stimulating creativity

Huang

Cheung²,

Hoorn

2023

International Journal of Human-Computer Studies

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The COVID-19 Experience: Creativity as an Identity Attractor for Young People Facing the Developmental Challenges

Cited by 4 publications

References 63 publications

The impact of COVID-19 on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and routine from a European perspective: A co-produced qualitative systematic review

The impact of COVID-19 on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and routine from a European perspective: A co-produced qualitative systematic review

Increasing the Creativity of Children with Special Needs through Waste Recycling

Loving-kindness and walking meditation with a robot: Countering negative mood by stimulating creativity

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