Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Carolina S. Romero, Carlos Delgado, Juan Catala, Carolina Ferrer, Carlos Errando, Adina Iftimi, Ana Benito, Jose de Andres, Maria Otero
Summary: This study investigates the psychological impact on healthcare workers in Spain during the COVID-19 emergency. The perceived stress is parallel to the number of cases per 100,000 people. Psychotherapy could play an important role in mitigating the experienced stress level.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nicholas Tze Ping Pang, Assis Kamu, Nurfarah Lydia Binti Hambali, Ho Chong Mun, Mohd Amiruddin Kassim, Noor Hassline Mohamed, Friska Ayu, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Azizan Omar, Mohd Saffree Jeffree
Summary: The study developed and validated a newly translated version of the Persian Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Malay language. The Malay FCV-19S demonstrated good internal reliability and validity, as well as significant correlations with anxiety and stress measures. This psychometrically sound tool is highly important for identifying, managing, and responding to psychological distress caused by COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paula Odriozola-Gonzalez, Alvaro Planchuelo-Gomez, Maria Jesus Irurtia, Rodrigo de Luis-Garcia
Summary: This study examined the short-term psychological effects of the COVID-19 crisis and quarantine on adults in Spain. The results showed that symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress were common among respondents, with a particularly high prevalence of psychological stress symptoms. Consistent with other studies, this suggests that confinement measures have had a significant emotional impact on the Spanish population.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephen X. Zhang, Jiyao Chen, Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi, Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Huiyang Dai, Jizhen Li, Ross Mary Patty-Tito
Summary: Healthcare workers are facing significant pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to concerns about job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and intentions to leave their jobs. This study in Bolivia found that the number of office days predicted these factors, with variations depending on the age of the healthcare workers. This research provides insights for healthcare organizations to identify and support staff to maintain motivation during the prolonged pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Shi-Qiu Meng, Jia-Lu Cheng, Yang-Yang Li, Xiao-Qin Yang, Jun-Wei Zheng, Xiang-Wen Chang, Yu Shi, Yun Chen, Lin Lu, Yan Sun, Yan-Ping Bao, Jie Shi
Summary: This meta-analytic review aimed to synthesize the global prevalence characteristics of digital addiction in the general population. The results showed that the global prevalence rates of smartphone addiction, social media addiction, Internet addiction, cybersex addiction, and game addiction were 26.99%, 17.42%, 14.22%, 8.23%, and 6.04% respectively. Higher prevalence of digital addiction was found in the Eastern Mediterranean region and low/lower-middle income countries, and males had a higher risk for Internet and game addiction. There was an increasing trend of digital addiction over the past two decades, which worsened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study provides the first and comprehensive estimation of the global prevalence of multiple subtypes of digital addiction, which varied between regions, economic levels, time periods of publication, genders, and assessment scales.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yuval Zolotov, Alexander Reznik, Shmaya Bender, Richard Isralowitz
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cornelia Wrzus, Andreas B. Neubauer
Summary: Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMA) are widely used in psychology and related fields. This meta-analysis examines how study designs and sample characteristics affect compliance and dropout rates. Results show that compliance is higher when financial incentives are provided, and the number of assessments per day does not predict compliance or dropout rates.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Peter Fonagy, Daisy Fancourt
Summary: The study identified four trajectories of depression and five trajectories of anxiety. Factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, income, previous diagnoses, living situation, personality factors, and sociability were associated with different trajectory classes.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hanjoo Kim, Gavin N. Rackoff, Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft, Ki Eun Shin, Nur Hani Zainal, Jeremy T. Schwob, Daniel Eisenberg, Denise E. Wilfley, C. Barr Taylor, Michelle G. Newman
Summary: The study revealed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, frequencies of depression, alcohol use disorder, bulimia nervosa/binge-eating disorder, and comorbidity were higher, while the frequency of posttraumatic stress disorder was lower. Women and Black students could potentially face elevated risk for alcohol use disorder and depression during the pandemic.
COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Freeman, Felicity Waite, Laina Rosebrock, Ariane Petit, Emily Bold, Sophie Mulhall, Lydia Carr, Ashley-Louise Teale, Lucy Jenner, Anna East, Chiara Causier, Jessica C. Bird, Sinead Lambe
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Xinli Chi, Shiyun Chen, Yuying Chen, Danying Chen, Qian Yu, Tianyou Guo, Qianyu Cao, Xiaodan Zheng, Shaojie Huang, Md Mahhub Hossain, Brendon Stubbs, Albert Yeung, Liye Zou
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, confirming a bifactor structure with good internal consistency reliability, composite reliability, and validity. The results indicated that the scale has good psychometric properties in Chinese communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Jake Linardon, Mariel Messer, Rachel F. Rodgers, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
Summary: Research on the effects of COVID-19 on eating disorders has shown that the impact varies greatly, with increased rates of probable eating disorders, symptom deterioration, and demand for treatment. The most vulnerable groups include confirmed eating disorder cases, at-risk populations, and individuals highly anxious or fearful of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alex Price
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on gambling and found that high-risk gamblers and those with online gambling experience are more likely to engage in online gambling during the pandemic. The most predictive risk factors for high-risk online gamblers include anxiety and depression, reduced work hours, influence of COVID-19, gambling under the influence of cannabis or alcohol, and risky gambling motives tied to mental health concerns. This study provides incremental clarity on online gambling risk factors during the pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kun-Chia Chang, Wen-Li Hou, Amir H. Pakpour, Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: Fear of COVID-19 can cause psychological health problems among individuals with mental illness. This study validated three tools assessing fear, beliefs, and preventive behaviors related to COVID-19. The results showed that trusting COVID-19 information was positively related to fear of COVID-19, while fear of COVID-19 was negatively related to preventive behaviors and positively related to psychological distress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mark Shevlin, Sarah Butter, Orla McBride, Jamie Murphy, Jilly Gibson-Miller, Todd K. Hartman, Liat Levita, Liam Mason, Anton P. Martinez, Ryan McKay, Thomas V. A. Stocks, Kate Bennett, Philip Hyland, Richard P. Bentall
Summary: This study conducted a longitudinal survey of UK adults and found that there is heterogeneity in the mental health response to the COVID-19 pandemic within the population. The prevalence of anxiety-depression remained stable, while COVID-19-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reduced over time. Three trajectories of mental health were identified: stable, improving, and deteriorating, and psychological factors played a significant role in differentiating these trajectories.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Saiful Islam, Rejina Akter, Tajuddin Sikder, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: First-year university students, especially those in their first year, are susceptible to psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety due to the challenges they face in their personal life and academic performance. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety among first-year undergraduate students and identify potential underlying factors. The findings revealed high rates of depression and anxiety, with unsatisfactory sleep quality, lack of physical exercise, and excessive internet use identified as main risk factors. These results emphasize the need for intervention programs and adequate support services for Bangladeshi university students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mehmet Saricali, Seydi Ahmet Satici, Begum Satici, Emine Gocet-Tekin, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: This study examined the relationship between fear of COVID-19, mindfulness, humor, and hopelessness, as well as the mediating role of mindfulness and humor on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and hopelessness. The findings showed that fear of COVID-19 was associated with lower mindfulness and humor, which in turn were related to higher levels of hopelessness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Martin S. Hagger, Sheina Orbell
Summary: The study proposes an extended version of the common sense model of illness self-regulation to explain how lay perceptions of health threats impact coping responses and health-related outcomes. The extended model provides detailed information on how individuals represent and cope with health threats, potentially informing effective illness management interventions.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
E. Schmits, F. Glowacz
Summary: The study found that individuals who increased alcohol consumption during the lockdown tend to be older, working from home, having children, higher educated, consuming alcohol more frequently and in higher quantities. They also have a greater proximity to contamination and higher levels of anxiety and depression. The results are discussed in terms of preventive implications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hongwei Zhang
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on family violence in China, possibly due to increased family conflicts, economic distress, tension among family members, and inadequate support for victims.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2022)
