The impact of stay‐at‐home regulations on adolescents' feelings of loneliness and internalizing symptoms

Barbieri, Marielena; Mercado, Evelyn

doi:10.1002/jad.12084

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“…While these findings are in line with recent work (Asscheman et al, 2021) and appear to show that overall youth did not engage in more digital socialization to compensate for less in-person socialization, it is important to examine individual differences in these behaviors. Our data show that greater reductions inperson socialization during the pandemic were associated with greater feelings of isolation (Table S6), suggesting a possible mechanism underlying increased vulnerability to stress-related psychopathology (Barbieri & Mercado, 2022). Consistent with this possibility, youth who reported greater feelings of isolation from peers and lower perceived support from peers also exhibited increased internalizing symptoms relative to pre-pandemic levels.…”

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Social experiences and youth psychopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

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The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders resulted in a stark reduction in daily social interactions for children and adolescents. Given that peer relationships are especially important during this developmental stage, it is crucial to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social behavior and risk for psychopathology in children and adolescents. In a longitudinal sample (N=224) of children (7-10y) and adolescents (13-15y) assessed at three strategic time points (before the pandemic, during the initial stay-at-home order period, and six months later after the initial stay-at-home order period was lifted), we examine whether certain social factors protect against increases in stress-related psychopathology during the pandemic, controlling for pre-pandemic symptoms. Youth who reported less in-person and digital socialization, greater social isolation, and less social support had worsened psychopathology during the pandemic. Greater social isolation and decreased digital socialization during the pandemic were associated with greater risk for psychopathology after experiencing pandemic-related stressors. In addition, children, but not adolescents, who maintained some in-person socialization were less likely to develop internalizing symptoms following exposure to pandemic-related stressors. We identify social factors that promote well-being and resilience in youth during this societal event.

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Social experiences and youth psychopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

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“…Studies have emphasized the potential mediating role of loneliness in young people's mental health symptomatology. Loneliness might play a mediating role between social distancing and symptoms of anxiety and depression [20]. Longitudinal findings have highlighted the mediating role of the quality of friendships and of attitudes towards being alone with regard to depressive symptomatology in adolescents [21].…”

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Student Adaptation, Loneliness and Mental Health Profiles during the Second Wave of the Pandemic COVID-19

Lampropoulou

Georgakakou-Koutsonikou

Hatzichristou

et al. 2023

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescent mental health difficulties have increased. To understand adolescent adjustment, it is important to explore both mental health difficulties and indicators of resilience and well-being. The primary aim of this study was to explore the associations among resilience, subjective well-being (SWB), fear of COVID-19, and loneliness among adolescents during the second wave of the pandemic. Additionally, the study aimed to identify student profiles based on these variables. The sample consisted of 469 high school students (61% girls, 29% junior high school). Resilience was positively correlated with SWB and negatively with fear of COVID-19 and loneliness. Three student profiles were identified. The Resilient and Satisfied group (38%) consisted of students with the most positive adaptation, and the Average group (41%) involved students with middle scores in all variables, while the Vulnerable and Distressed group (21%) included those who struggled the most. The need for a tiered approach in providing school-based mental health support is discussed.

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The Association Between the Impact of COVID-19 and Internalizing Problems Among Children and Adolescents with ADHD: The Moderating Role of Parental Anxiety

Gowans,

Ritchie,

Rogers

et al. 2024

Child Psychiatry Hum Dev

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The impact of stay‐at‐home regulations on adolescents' feelings of loneliness and internalizing symptoms

Cited by 6 publications

References 78 publications

Social experiences and youth psychopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

Social experiences and youth psychopathology during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

Student Adaptation, Loneliness and Mental Health Profiles during the Second Wave of the Pandemic COVID-19

The Association Between the Impact of COVID-19 and Internalizing Problems Among Children and Adolescents with ADHD: The Moderating Role of Parental Anxiety

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