Psychology

The effects of social isolation on well-being and life satisfaction during pandemic

R. Clair, M. Gordon, et al.

Explore the impactful research by Ruta Clair, Maya Gordon, Matthew Kroon, and Carolyn Reilly, who delved into the effects of perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their study found that young adults experienced the highest levels of isolation, which were significantly linked to poor life satisfaction and heightened stress. Discover the associations between social isolation and various coping mechanisms.

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Abstract

This study examined the effects of perceived social isolation in adults across the age span during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey data from 309 adults (aged 18-84) revealed that young adults reported the highest levels of isolation. Perceived social isolation was associated with poor life satisfaction, work-related stress, lower trust in institutions, and higher substance use as a coping mechanism. Higher perceived risk of COVID-19 was also linked to higher social isolation.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 27, 2021

Authors

Ruta Clair, Maya Gordon, Matthew Kroon, Carolyn Reilly

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