Relationship between Mental Health and House Sharing: Evidence from Seoul

While the association between general housing and mental health has been well documented, little is known about the mental health outcomes of house sharing. As shared housing has been viewed as an economically and socially viable housing option for young adults, a broader understanding of how shared housing affects the residents’ quality of life, including mental health, is needed. In this context, this study aims to provide empirical evidence about the relationship between mental health and house sharing after controlling for residents’ self-selection. We conducted a survey of 834 young single adults living in shared housing and non-shared housing in Seoul, Korea. Then, to control for residential self-selection, we applied the residential dissonance framework. The main findings of this study were two-fold: first, house-sharers with a positive attitude toward shared housing were more likely to respond that their mental health status improved after they started residing in shared housing; second, if young adults are forced to live in shared housing, this could increase the potential risk of social dysfunction of house-sharers. Based on these findings, we suggest policy measures for shared housing, including pre-occupancy interviews, resident behavior codes, and fostering a livable dwelling environment to ensure a healthier life in shared living arrangements.

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Trauma, Sleep and Mental Health Problems in Low-Income Young Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18031145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 1145

Author(s):

Rachel A. Fusco ◽

Yan Yuan ◽

Hyunji Lee ◽

Christina E. Newhill

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young Adults ◽

Low Income ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Trauma Exposure ◽

Health Problems ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

The Relationship

Low-income young adults are more likely to have exposure to trauma, which increases risk for mental health problems. Although adequate sleep promotes good health, people with histories of trauma are more likely to have sleep problems. The current study explored whether poor sleep mediated the relationship between trauma exposure and mental health. A sample of 143 low-income 18–24-year-old young adults completed depression, anxiety, and trauma exposure measures and wore sleep monitors for four nights. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine both direct and indirect effects of variables. Results showed that higher trauma exposure was associated with depression and anxiety. Mean sleep hours per night was fewer than six, far below recommended guidelines for optimal health and functioning. Fewer sleep hours partially mediated the relationship between both trauma exposure and depression and anxiety, and the direct effect from trauma remained significant after adjusting for the partial mediation from sleep.

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Therapeutic Affordances of Social Media and Associated Quality of Life Outcomes in Young Adults

Social Science Computer Review ◽

10.1177/08944393211032940 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089443932110329

Author(s):

Paul Dodemaide ◽

Mark Merolli ◽

Nicole Hill ◽

Lynette Joubert

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Media ◽

Young Adults ◽

Well Being ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Relationship

There is a growing body of literature exploring the general population’s use of social media for assistance in dealing with stigmatized health issues. This study presents novel research examining the relationship between social media use and young adults. It utilizes a therapeutic affordance (TA) framework. Quantitative results from this study are complemented by qualitative data. The relationships between distinct social media and their TA (a–b) are presented to highlight their potential to impact positively on social and emotional well-being outcomes. Evidence includes broad support for “connection,” “narration,” and “collaboration” TAs in this context and the relationship between the use of distinct social media and perceived quality of life (QOL) outcomes (a–c). TA provides an appropriate and valuable theoretical framework which is useful for the development of an evidence-base from the analysis of young adult’s social media usage. An analysis of the association between social media and their QOL outcomes is presented according to the TA relationship pathway (a–c–b). The adoption of a TA framework enables a nuanced analysis of significant associations between specific social media, TA, and improved QOL outcomes. This study demonstrates the significant association between social media and perceived QOL outcomes in young adults.

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Cultural and Universal Parenting, Ethnic Identity, and Internalizing Symptoms Among African American Adolescents

Journal of Black Psychology ◽

10.1177/00957984211034290 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009579842110342

Author(s):

Lydia HaRim Ahn ◽

Angel S. Dunbar ◽

Erica E. Coates ◽

Mia A. Smith-Bynum

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

African American ◽

Ethnic Identity ◽

Internalizing Symptoms ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

African American Adolescents ◽

Analytic Model ◽

Atlantic Region ◽

The Relationship

The present study tested a path analytic model that addressed two questions regarding the connection between one aspect of racial socialization (cultural pride reinforcement), communication between mothers and their adolescent children, adolescent ethnic identity, and mental health. First, we tested whether quality of communication moderated the relationship between cultural pride reinforcement and ethnic identity affirmation and anxiety/depressive/withdrawn symptoms. Then, we examined whether cultural pride reinforcement and quality of communication with mothers were directly linked to ethnic identity affirmation and in turn lower anxiety/depressive symptoms and withdrawn behaviors. Our sample included 111 African American adolescents (58.2% female; ages 14–17) in the mid-Atlantic region. Results of a path analysis indicated that cultural pride reinforcement and quality of communication independently and uniquely related to internalizing symptoms through ethnic identity affirmation. Findings contribute to a novel understanding of how both cultural (cultural pride reinforcement) and universal (quality of communication) are important factors to foster African American adolescents’ healthy adjustment and sense of self.

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A Study on Shared Housing as an Alternative Housing Option to Young Adults : From the Perspectives of Providers and Users (Residents)

Journal of Korea Planning Association ◽

10.17208/jkpa.2021.04.56.2.235 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 235-251

Author(s):

Boram Lee ◽

Yisue ParK ◽

Kyeong Hee Seo

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Alternative Housing ◽

Housing Option ◽

Shared Housing

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Stigmatization in Patients With Psoriasis: A Mini Review

Frontiers in Immunology ◽

10.3389/fimmu.2021.715839 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Hanlin Zhang ◽

Zihan Yang ◽

Keyun Tang ◽

Qiuning Sun ◽

Hongzhong Jin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Health Quality ◽

Patient Groups ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

The Relationship ◽

Therapeutic Responses

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent immune-related skin disease that often causes disfigurement and disability. Due to the visibility of lesions in patients and inadequate understanding of dermatology knowledge in the general public, patients with psoriasis often suffer from stigma in their daily lives, which has adverse effects on their mental health, quality of life, and therapeutic responses. This review summarized the frequently used questionnaires and scales to evaluate stigmatization in patients with psoriasis, and recent advances on this topic. Feelings of Stigmatization Questionnaire, Questionnaire on Experience with Skin Complaints, and 6-item Stigmatization Scale have been commonly used. The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, disease-related variables, psychiatric disorders, quality of life, and stigmatization in patients with psoriasis has been thoroughly investigated with these questionnaires. Managing the stigmatization in patients with psoriasis needs cooperation among policymakers, dermatologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and patients. Further studies can concentrate more on these existing topics, as well as other topics, including predictors of perceived stigmatization, stigmatization from non-patient groups, influence of biologics on stigmatization, and methods of coping with stigmatization.

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The relationship between executive dysfunction, depression, and mental health-related quality of life in survivors of critical illness: Results from the BRAIN-ICU investigation

Journal of Critical Care ◽

10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.08.023 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. 72-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Maria C. Duggan ◽

Li Wang ◽

Jo Ellen Wilson ◽

Robert S. Dittus ◽

E. Wesley Ely ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Critical Illness ◽

Executive Dysfunction ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Relationship ◽

The Brain

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Abstract 12926: Transition Readiness Assessment in Adolescents and Young Adults With Heart Disease: Can We Improve the Outcome?

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.130.suppl_2.12926 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽

Author(s):

Karen Uzark ◽

Cynthia Smith ◽

Sunkyung Yu ◽

Janet Donohue ◽

Katherine Afton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Self Management ◽

Transition Readiness ◽

Knowledge Deficit ◽

The Mean ◽

Knowledge Deficits ◽

The Relationship

Objective: Transition is defined as “the process by which adolescents and young adults with chronic childhood illnesses are prepared to take charge of their lives and their health in adulthood”. We previously reported common knowledge deficits and lack of transition readiness (TR) in 13-25 year olds with congenital or acquired heart disease. The aims of this study were to re-evaluate TR in these patients at follow-up (F/U) and to examine the relationship between changes in TR and quality of life (QOL). Methods: Patients (n=106) completed the TR Assessment and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) utilizing an e-tablet, web-based format at a routine F/U clinic visit. Changes from initial to F/U scores were evaluated. Results: Median patient age was 18.7 yrs at a median F/U time of 1.02 yrs. Average perceived knowledge deficit score (% of items with no knowledge) at F/U was 18.0 ± 15.2%, decreased from 24.7 ± 16.5%, p<.0001. On a 100-point scale, the mean score for self-efficacy increased from 71.4 ± 17.0 to 76.7 ± 18.2 (p=.004) and for self-management increased from 47.9 ± 18.4 to 52.0 ± 20.7 (p=.0004). While physical QOL did not change, the mean psychosocial QOL score increased significantly from 80.2 ± 13.3 to 82.5 ± 12.0, p=.02. A decrease in knowledge deficit score at F/U was significantly associated with an increased psychosocial QOL score, p=.03. An increase in self-efficacy score was associated with an increase in psychosocial QOL score (p=.04), especially social QOL (p=.02). Among patients who reported receiving specific information after initial TR assessment, knowledge deficits decreased related to medication (p=.002), symptoms to call for (p=.02), how to contact heart doctor (p=.02), and health insurance (p=.10). Self-efficacy scores improved in patients reporting receipt of information regarding how to contact the heart doctor (p=.06) and how to communicate with healthcare team (p=.05). Conclusion: While deficits in knowledge and self-management skills persist, TR assessment and recognition of deficits can improve transition readiness with improved psychosocial QOL. Routine TR assessment is important to identify transition needs. Further studies are needed to examine the relationship between TR and outcomes in young adults with heart disease.

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Depressive symptoms and mental health-related quality of life in adolescence and young adulthood after early parental death

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1403494818806371 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (7) ◽

pp. 782-792 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Charlotte W. Appel ◽

Kirsten Frederiksen ◽

Henrik Hjalgrim ◽

Atle Dyregrov ◽

Susanne O. Dalton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Parental Death ◽

Grief Counseling ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Aims: Little is known about long-term mental health in young adults who participate in ongoing grief counseling programs after early parental death in childhood, adolescence or young adulthood. The purpose of this study was to examine mental health in young adults according to early parental death and participation in grief counseling. Methods: In a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study, we included three samples of young adults age 18–41 years. One sample who had lost a parent between age 0 and 30 years and who had participated in grief counseling identified through four Danish grief-counseling organizations, and two registry-based samples of young adults included parentally bereaved and non-bereaved young adults. Multivariate-adjusted regression analyses were performed to characterize risk of depressive symptoms and mental health-related quality of life (HQoL) according to early parental death and participation in grief counseling. Results: A total of 2467 (45%) young adults participated. Bereaved young adults reported significantly more depressive symptoms (p<0.0001) and lower mental HQoL (p<0.0001) than non-bereaved young adults and than general population levels for both depressive symptoms (p<0.0001) and HQoL (p<0.0001). Bereaved young adults who had participated in grief counseling reported significantly more depressive symptoms (p<0.0001) and lower mental HQoL (p<0.0001) than bereaved persons who did not participate in grief counseling. Conclusions: Bereaved young adults report more mental health problems than non-bereaved young adults, and also after participation in grief counseling the death of a parent may be accompanied by subsequent mental health problems.

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