Social Disconnection and Psychological Distress in Canadian Men During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21748263 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nick J Simpson (Queen's University), John L Oliffe (0000-0001-9029-4003, University of British Columbia), Simon Rice (0000-0003-4045-8553, The University of Melbourne), M J Wilson (0000-0001-8983-0067, University of British Columbia), David Kealy (0000-0002-3679-6085, University of British Columbia), Zac E Seidler (0000-0002-6854-1554, The University of Melbourne), John S Ogrodniczuk (0000-0002-3531-9033, University of British Columbia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 15579883221078145-15579883221078145 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15579883221078145 |
| PMID | 35172641 |
| OpenAlex | W4213127714 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 38 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly challenged many men’s mental health. Efforts to control the spread of the virus have led to increasing social disconnection, fueling concerns about its long-term effects on men’s mental health, and more specifically their experience of psychological distress. Social disconnection, psychological distress, and the relationship between them have yet to be formally explored in a Canadian male sample during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study examined whether reduced social connection among men was associated with increased anxiety and depressive symptoms (psychological distress) and whether this association was moderated by living alone. The sample consisted of 434 help-seeking Canadian men who completed standardized measures. Analyses controlled for the potentially confounding effects of age and fear of COVID-19. Findings revealed that less social connection was associated with increased psychological distress. This association was not moderated by living alone, nor was living alone directly associated with psychological distress. Younger age and fear of COVID-19 were each independently associated with psychological distress. Socially disconnected men were more likely to experience anxiety and depressive symptoms, suggesting the need for interventions focussed on men’s social connectedness, social support, and belongingness to help reduce some COVID-19-induced mental health risks
Anxiety · Belongingness · Disconnection · Distress · Loneliness · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Social isolation · Social support · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |