scholarly journals Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Home Integration, Community Integration, and Productive Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-361
Author(s):  
Elyas Monfared ◽  
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Mohsen Vahedi ◽  
Hojjat Allah Haghgoo ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Before And After

Objective: Social participation in daily living the activities requires the maintenance of a variety of social relationships with others and engagement in various social activities. Proper social participation increases the feeling of attachment, provides a stable sense of identity, and increases one’s sense of worth, belonging, and dependence on society. Lack of social participation leads to anxiety, loneliness, depression, panic, mental disorders and many other mental problems and affects society in general. A new coronavirus, called COVID-19, was identified in late December 2019 in China. After just one year, it has been reportedly infected more than 85 million people (up to January 1, 2021) worldwide, and more than 1.8 million have died. Two public health measures to break the transmission chain include quarantine and social distancing. These measures restrict gatherings or separate individuals. Due to these measures in many countries, people’s participation in many social activities has been disrupted. The purpose of this study is to survey the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on home integration, community integration and productive activities. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2020 by using the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ) which measures home integration, community integration, and productive activities, along with a demographic form which were sent to 461 participants in Iran (Mean ±SD age= 36.86±5.8 years) on WhatsApp or via email and completed online. Participants were selected from among college students, patients, people with disabilities, their families and relatives, and others who could use smartphones, computers, tablets, and laptops. The effects of Covid-19 were evaluated by analyzing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic in SPSS v. 22 software. Results: Comparing the CIQ scores before and after the pandemic, results showed that it significantly reduced home integration (P<0.0001), social integration (P<0.0001), productive activities (P<0.0001) and total score (P<0.0001). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the social life of people. In addition to health threats of this disease, the fear of being infected and losing loved ones, job, educational opportunities, recreation, freedom and support, have profound psychological effects. Not only getting infected, but also the fear of getting infected can lead to a lack of access to resources that can improve people’s resistance to this disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has direct and indirect psychological and social effects and can affect mental health. In order to reduce the negative psychosocial effects of quarantine and social distancing, the implementation of national strategies to promote social participation by Information and Communication Technology-based programs is recommended.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Endangers the Health of Society by Disrupting Social Participation, Home Integrations, and Productive Activities.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elyas Monfared ◽  
Mohsen Vahedi ◽  
Hojjat Allah Haghgoo
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Before And After

Abstract ObjectiveProper social participation and involvement in the daily activities of life increases the feeling of attachment, and increases a person's sense of worth, belonging, and dependence on society. Lack of social communication leads to anxiety, loneliness, depression, panic, mental. While COVID-19 has become a pandemic, public health measures to cut off human-to-human transmission may include quarantine and social isolation. Due to social distancing and quarantine practices, people's participation in many areas of social life and daily activities has been disrupted. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the effects of the Covid 19 epidemic on integration into home activities, integration into the community and integration into productive activities, and overall determination of social participation during this epidemic.MethodsIn June 2020, the Social Integration Questionnaire (CIQ), which measures integration at home, integration in the community, and integration into purposeful and productive activities, was transcribed with the required demographic information in a web-based format. A total of 461 people (mean age 36.86±5.8 years) completed the social integration questionnaire in a cross-sectional study. The effects of Covid-19 on social interaction were then calculated by analyzing CIQ scores before and after the outbreak of COVID-19 and the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22.ResultsComparing the participants score in the Community Integration Questionnaire before and after the COVID-19 pandemic showed that COVID-19 reduced home integration (from 4.6909±2.84 to 3.5938±2.80 , t= 11.151 p <0.000), social integration (from 8.6529±1.98 to 6.1150±2.10, t= 25.440, p <0.000), integration into productive and purposeful activities (from 5.3145±1.70 to 3.5098±2.02, t= 23.226, p <0.000) and total CIQ test score (from 18.6584±4.02 to 13.2185±4.56 , t= 29.022, p <0.000). These findings show how all three CIQ domains and their total scores decreased significantly after the outbreak of COVID-19.ConclusionAfter the COVID-19 epidemic, people's social life is severely disrupted. The direct and indirect psychological and social effects of COVID- 19 are widespread and can affect mental health. Trial Registration: This study was registered and approved by the Ethic Committee of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IR.USWR.REC.1399.228).

scholarly journals Procesos socioemocionales de estudiantes universitarios por medidas sanitarias COVID-19: resultados preliminares

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 4147-4162
Author(s):  
Oliva López Sánchez ◽  
Xamanek Cortijo Palacios
Keyword(s):  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Emotional Processes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Student’S T

RESUMEN Objetivos. Identificar y analizar los procesos socioemocionales de estudiantes de nivel superior derivados de las medidas sanitarias por COVID-19. Método. Investigación exploratoria, descriptiva, transversal de corte cuantitativo, realizada en una comunidad estudiantil (n = 3194). Mediante un cuestionario en línea se indagaron los efectos psicosociales y procesos socioemocionales generados por el distanciamiento social. El incremento y disminución de las emociones antes y después del inicio de la jornada de sana distancia se analizó con la prueba t de Student. Resultados. Antes del COVID-19 se reportaron emociones de bienestar y malestar. Antes y durante el distanciamiento por COVID-19 se reportaron emociones de bienestar y malestar, observándose diferencias significativas (p < 0.05) en todas las emociones evaluadas con excepción de estrés (mujeres t = 0.331; p = 0.740; hombres t = 1.297; p = 0.197), ansiedad (diversa t = 2.666; p = 0.183) y depresión (diversa t = 1.30958; p = 0.195). La situación financiera personal y familiar genera mayor preocupación en la población (70%) y destaca como estrategia para mejorar el ánimo el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y tabaco en hombres (30 a 32 años; 46%). Discusión y conclusión. El análisis del incremento de malestar emocional en la población estudiantil en el distanciamiento social por COVID-19 requiere incluir las determinantes sociales y los componentes socioculturales de las emociones para explicar los procesos socioemocionales ante situaciones de emergencia.   ABSTRACT Objectives. Identify and analyze the socio-emotional processes of university students resulting from social distancing measures for COVID-19. Method. Exploratory, descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional research carried out in a student community (n = 3,194). Psychosocial effects and socio-emotional processes generated by social distancing were investigated through the use an online questionnaire. The increase and decrease in emotions before and after the start of the Healthy Distance Days was analyzed with Student's t-test. Results. Before and during COVID-19 distancing emotions of wellbeing and discomfort were reported, a significant difference (p <0.05) was observed in all the emotions evaluated with the exceptions of stress (women t = 0.331; p = 0.740; men t = 1.297; p = 0.197), anxiety (diverse t = 2.666; p = 0.183) and depression (diverse t = 1.30958; p = 0.195). Personal and family financial situations generate greater concern in the population (70%) and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco in men (30 to 32 years; 46%) stands out as a strategy to improve mood. Discussion and Conclusion. The analysis of the increase in emotional distress in the student population during social distancing for COVID-19 requires including the social determinants and the socio-cultural components of emotions to explain the socio-emotional processes in emergency situations.

scholarly journals Beyond the Pandemic: COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Face of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5645
Author(s):  
Shaden A. M. Khalifa ◽  
Mahmoud M. Swilam ◽  
Aida A. Abd El-Wahed ◽  
Ming Du ◽  
Haged H. R. El-Seedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Activities ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Population Movements ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Impacts

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge for societies around the globe as entire populations have fallen victim to the infectious spread and have taken up social distancing. In many countries, people have had to self-isolate and to be confined to their homes for several weeks to months to prevent the spread of the virus. Social distancing measures have had both negative and positive impacts on various aspects of economies, lifestyles, education, transportation, food supply, health, social life, and mental wellbeing. On other hands, due to reduced population movements and the decline in human activities, gas emissions decreased and the ozone layer improved; this had a positive impact on Earth’s weather and environment. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on human activities and positive impacts on nature. This study discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different life aspects including the economy, social life, health, education, and the environment.

scholarly journals SOCIAL DISTANCING DAN TINGKAT STRES PADA REMAJA USIA SEKOLAH DI SMP FRATER MAMASA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Mery Sambo ◽  
Ni Wayan Riskyanti ◽  
Neni Sombo Bamba
Keyword(s):  
Social Participation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stratified Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing

Remaja sangat mudah mengalami stress. Dampak dari stress adalah remaja akan terlihat cemas, gelisah, bingung, mudah tersinggung dan cenderung mudah marah karena hal-hal yang sepele. Stres merupakan suatu reaksi baik secara fisik maupun emosional terhadap rangsangan atau perubahan yang terjadi disekitarnya. Salah satu perubahan yang memiliki dampak besar bagi para remaja ialah social distancing. Aturan social distancing yang disebabkan oleh pandemi membuat remaja tidak bisa melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari mereka seperti biasanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara social distancing dengan tingkat stres pada remaja usia sekolah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional study. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan propotional stratified sampling dengan jumlah 76 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur  persepsi social distancing adalah  Short Social Participation Questionnaire-Lockdowns (SSPQ-L), untuk mengukur tingkat stress menggunakan kuesioner DASS-42. Uji statistic menggunakan uji chi-square dan diperoleh p=0.000 (?=0.05), yang berarti social distancing memiliki hubungan dengan tingkat stres pada remaja usia sekolah SMP Frater Mamasa. Social distancing merupakan keadaan yang dapat mempengaruhi tingkat stres pada remaja usia sekolah

Human, social and cultural predictors of productive activities in later life

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seoyoun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Productive Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Baseline Activity ◽  
Over Time

AbstractWhile considerable scholarly attention has been given to factors influencing productive activity, less is known about how multiple forms of resources predict the maintenance or initiation of such activity over time. Using two-wave panel data of older adults from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), the study investigated the relationship between measures of capital and changes in multiple types of productive activity. Findings showed that all three types of capital were associated with volunteering in cross-sectional analyses, but only education, neighbourhood socialisation and religious service attendance remain significant predictors of continued volunteerism. Human capital strongly influenced employment both cross-sectionally and over time. Aspects of social capital – marital status and network size – were linked to participation and initiation of care-giving activities. The findings demonstrate that different patterns emerge in cross-sectional and two-wave panel data of multiple productive activities, adjusting for baseline activity level and selective attrition. The project also suggests factors that promote or hinder continued engagement in productive activity.

scholarly journals Association Between Social Capital and Obesity Among Older Adults in China: A Cross-sectional Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Yang ◽  
Jingmin Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Longevity ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Background: Under the global aging trend, health issues of the elderly have received more and more attention. Among them, older adults’ obesity is one of the common health problems of the elderly. There are few studies on the association between social capital and obesity in the elderly. We examined whether social capital was associated with obesity in the elderly.Methods: The data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) —wave 8 (2017–2018) was used in this study. Totally, 9551 respondents were included in the final analysis. Generalized trust, informal social interaction and participation of organized social activities were used as measures of social capital. Body mass index (BMI) were used as outcomes. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess associations between the social capital and health outcomes, adjusting for confounders.Results: We found that the elderly who did not trust people around them had greater odds of being obese compared to those who trust people around them [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 1.117, 95% CI 1.006 to 1.229]. The elderly interacting with friends (AOR 1.240, 95% CI 1.006 to 1.229) and participating in organized social activities (AOR 1.182, 95% CI 1.062 to 1.301) registered considerably higher BMI.Conclusions: These results confirm the importance of social capital in older adults’ obesity prevention in China, all dimensions of social capital are associated with obesity in the elderly. Furthermore, the positive and negative effects of social capital on obesity in the elderly should be more considered and examined.

scholarly journals Influence of Environmental Factors on Social Participation Post-Stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin L. Foley ◽  
Marjorie L. Nicholas ◽  
Carolyn M. Baum ◽  
Lisa Tabor Connor
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Neurological Impairment ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals

Objectives. For rehabilitation professionals to adequately address meaningful participation in social activities with their patients after a stroke, there must be a better understanding of neurobehavior, that is, how neurological impairment and its sequelae and environmental factors support or limit social participation. The current study examines how stroke severity (NIH Stroke Scale), its impact on perceived mobility (Stroke Impact Scale mobility domain), and the environment (MOS Social Support–Positive Social Interactions scale and Measure of Stroke Environment receptivity and built environment domains) influence social participation (Activity Card Sort: ACS). Methods. A correlational, cross-sectional design examined the relationships among neurological impairment, perceived limitations in activity, environmental factors, and social participation. Participants included 48 individuals who were at least 6 months post-stroke both with aphasia (N=22) and without aphasia (N=26) living in the community for whom all measures were available for analysis. Results. No differences in social participation were found between those with and without aphasia, though both groups reported a large (25-30%) decline in participating in their prestroke social activities. For the ACS Social Domain activities and ACS Partner to Do With activities (percent retained), 37% and 35% of the variance, respectively, was accounted for by the predictor variables, with only MOS Social Support making an independent contribution to social participation. In this sample, neurological impairment was not a significant correlate of social participation. Additionally, perceived mobility and the built environment were not found to independently predict participation in social activities. Conclusions. Perceived social support was found to predict social participation in individuals living in the community 6 months or greater post-stroke. Focusing on social support during post-stroke rehabilitation may provide an avenue for increased social participation and more successful community reintegration.

scholarly journals Social Participation and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Retirees

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 442-442
Author(s):  
Ziyao Xu ◽  
Na Sun
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract With the rapid growth of the older population in China, the number of retirees is expanding. The retirement transition can lead to the loss of roles/challenge self-identity, increasing the risk of depression. Social participation may have a protective role in the context of retirement. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between social participation and depressive symptoms among Chinese retirees. Using cross-sectional data from the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS), we investigated 1949 retirees (Mean age = 66.11, SD=0.37). Social engagement was measured by summing participation in 10 social activities (e.g., interacting with friends, volunteering). Depressive symptoms were measured using the CESD-10; a score ≥ 10 was used to define depression. Participants, on average, engaged in 1.42 (SD=0.06) social activities and 16.8% of them had depression. Results of logistic regression indicate a significant relationship between social participation and depressive symptoms (p=0.014). For every additional social activity, the odds of depression decreased by 17%, holding age, gender, marital status, education, total income, and numbers of chronic diseases constant. Social activity is associated with depression among Chinese retirees. Future studies should explore the effects of specific types of activities on the mental health of Chinese retirees.

scholarly journals Participation in socially-productive activities, reciprocity and wellbeing in later life: baseline results in England

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 765-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNE McMUNN ◽  
JAMES NAZROO ◽  
MORTEN WAHRENDORF ◽  
ELIZABETH BREEZE ◽  
PAOLA ZANINOTTO
Keyword(s):  
Later Life ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Paid Work ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Pension Age ◽  
State Pension ◽  
Sectional Analysis

ABSTRACTThis paper examines whether participation in social activities is associated with higher levels of wellbeing among post-retirement age people in England, and, if so, whether these relationships are explained by the reciprocal nature of these activities. Cross-sectional analysis of relationships between social activities (including paid work, caring and volunteering) and wellbeing (quality of life, life satisfaction and depression) was conducted among participants of one wave of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) who were of state pension age or older. Participants in paid or voluntary work generally had more favourable wellbeing than those who did not participate in these activities. Caring was not associated with wellbeing, although female carers were less likely to be depressed than non-carers. Carers, volunteers and those in paid work who felt adequately rewarded for their activities had better wellbeing than those who were not participating in those activities, while those who did not feel rewarded did not differ from non-participants. These results point to the need to increase the rewards that older people receive from their productive activities, particularly in relation to caring work.

scholarly journals Smartphone Addiction and Health Issues among Young Adults in India: A Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Saravanan Murugan ◽  
Chetana Bodar ◽  
Ipsa Chaudhari ◽  
Tanvi Chaudhari ◽  
Kripal Panchal
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Going ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

<strong><em>Purpose</em></strong><em>: Since smartphone usage across the world has increased in the recent years, the present study aims to explore smartphone addiction in young college going adults and common factors associated with it. <strong>Method</strong>: 306 female college students volunteered to be part of this study. Demographic information including smartphone usage and sleeping hours per day were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) was used to evaluate level of addiction to smartphone. <strong>Results and discussion</strong>:<strong> </strong>SAS score of participants<strong> </strong>was 137.64, which shows higher rate of addiction to smartphone. 27.1% of the participants complained of pain and other health related symptoms, 66.3% reported awareness of symptoms occurring due to mobile overuse, 34.6% reported changes in sleeping pattern and 43.5% in sleeping hours. <strong>Conclusion</strong>:<strong> </strong>A higher rate of addiction to smartphone is associated with negative effects on health, social life and might present difficulties to performance in education.</em>

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