COVID-19 Impact on Substance Use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) and Stress in Medical Students
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How COVID-19 Changed Individual and Social Life: Psychological and Mental illness Studies on the Pandemic Outcomes
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editors
Ines Testoni, Professor
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy.
Research interests: death and dying, palliative psychology, grief and mourning, end-of-life
Adriano Zamperini, Professsor
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy
Research interests: environmental changes and health; social violence; ethics and psychology.
Dr. Lorenza Palazzo
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
Research interests: ALS palliative care; Ambiguous loss; Gestalt therapy
About This Topic
COVID-19 has caused a global crisis with multifaceted dimensions and has had a significant impact on the world’s societies, transforming what was initially assumed as a public health crisis into a new psychosocial architecture where some novel and ancients difficulties emerge or became more severe. The pandemic has profoundly altered many aspects of how societies function, with important effects. The disruption to normal life, the introduction of social distancing measures, the limitation of in-person interaction have severely distressed individuals and communities, hampering social relationships for a long time. Indeed, the pandemic has created moments of extraordinary threat, involving citizens, families, states and civil society to face terror through a predominant language that have focused on mainstream epidemiological and economic responses, certainly important but insufficient to manage the global human crisis.
In this scenario the psychological perspective permits to think of how to alleviate the short- and long-term consequences of the pandemic on individuals and societies. In the psycho-social area, they are to underline for importance the emergence of social inequalities, the transformation of politics of information and media communication, the reconfiguration of human relationships, differentiation between human groups (i.e. the vaccinated/unvaccinated; the infected and those testing negative). Furthermore, it must be considered that fragile people are being disproportionately affected and distressed by COVID-19. The different impacts of COVID-19 resulting from poverty and marginalization reflect historic inequalities and differential risks that should be psychosocially managed and resolved. Furthermore, COVID-19 may open the way to an intensification of authoritarian-populist perspectives, aimed at reinforcing discriminatory social relationships, overcoming this situation represents a true challenge for all psychology scientists, in relation to the possibilities of realizing analysis of current social changes which might also lead to the development of new theories and methodologies. Indeed, this call is aimed at imaging how social and psychological sciences may transform this liminal moment in a movement towards a more equal, inclusive and collectivist political approach, where rethinking of psychosocial functions, civil society organizations, and inclusiveness.
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We invite manuscripts from all psychological disciplines on the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated psychological aspects which may include negative as well as positive perspectives. Both original papers as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses are welcome in this special issue. The topics covered may include (but are not limited to):
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Publication
COVID-19 Impact on Substance Use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) and Stress in Medical Studentsby
Mario Muselli
,
Loreta Tobia
,
Eleonora Cimino
,
Carlo Confalone
,
Martina Mancinelli
,
Leila Fabiani
,
Stefano Necozione
and
Vincenza Cofini
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges globally, impacting various aspects of daily life, including education. This study examines the effects of the pandemic on stress levels and substance use among Italian medical students. Two independent surveys were conducted: 388 medical students were interviewed before the epidemic [...] |
COVID-19’s Psychological Threats and Future Career Anxiety among University StudentsAbstract The COVID-19 pandemic brought different intolerable and uncomfortable situations that ruined the students' academic performance, career opportunities, and social lives through depression, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and mental illness. In this study, we examined the psychological threats of the COVID-19 among Egypt’s public-sector universit [...] |
Assessing the Factor Structure and Construct Validity of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) in a Korean Preschool Teacher Sampleby
Yang Eun Kim
and
Boram Lee
Abstract Preschool teachers are at high risk of depression. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on evaluating a valid and reliable instrument to measure depressive symptomatology for this population. One such promising instrument is the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), a 21-item self-report measure designed to assess the presence and severity of [...] |
Determining the Contribution of Physical Activity Constructs in Developing Intention to Exercise among EntrepreneursAbstract In the present era, a healthy life is a challenge for everyone. Therefore, diverting individuals' minds towards physical activity and exercise is necessary for the day. This paper proposes to inspect the impact of physical activity on the development of intention to exercise [...] |
Mental Health of Teachers during the First Wave of COVID-19 in Daegu, Korea: Challenges in Reopening SchoolsAbstract This study conducted an in-depth analysis of the psychological states of teachers during the first outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using data on school mental health projects related to COVID-19 in Daegu from May to June 2020. The participants comprised 811 (34.9%) male and 1,511 (65.1% [...] |
Compassionate Love for a Romantic Partner among Brazilian College Studentsby
Félix Neto
and
Joana Neto
Abstract Compassionate love (CL) is a recent subject of close relationships. CL is focused on enlarging beneficence to another. The present study approaches the test of the psychometric characteristics of the shortened form of the Compassionate Love Scale for a partner (CLS-P-SF) for Brazilian college students and its relationships with [...] |
Correction: Tse et al. How COVID-19 Ceases All Older Adult Services & the Way Out for Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain. OBM Neurobiology 2023; 7: 183by
Mimi Mun Yee Tse
,
Shamay Sheung Mei Ng
,
Vivian Lou
,
Raymond SK Lo
,
Daphne Sze Ki Cheung
,
Paul H Lee
,
Shuk Kwan Tang
,
Siu Hang Leung
and
Percy Poo-See Tse
Abstract CorrectionCorrection: Tse et al. How COVID-19 Ceases All Older Adult Services & the Way Out for Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain. OBM Neurobiology 2023; 7: 183Mimi Mun Yee Tse 1, *, Shamay Sheung Mei [...] |
Resilience in Adversity: COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges in Diminishing Entrepreneurial Intentions and Business StartupsAbstract In this study, the researchers explore the effects of COVID-19-related challenges, such as fear and anxiety about COVID-19, the uncertainty of COVID-19, and the recognition of business opportunities for entrepreneurial intentions and business startups. This study used quantitative methods and based their findings on 278 usable [...] |
Association between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Resilience in Frontline Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnamby
Linh Thi Phuong Nguyen
,
Khoa Le Duc
,
Khanh Do nam
,
Hao Tran Thi
,
Huong Dang Thi
,
Giang Le Minh
and
Van Hoang Thi Hai
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a considerable burden on frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), thus increasing their vulnerability to developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our study aimed to examine the relationship between possible PTSD symptoms and resilience and identify associated factors with possible PTSD symptoms among Vietna [...] |
Building Resilience in Students: Managed and Minimised Stress in Studentsby
Gulzhaina K. Kassymova
,
Mariam R. Arpentieva
,
Bakhyt D. Zhigitbekova
,
Hans Schachl
,
Aigerim N. Kosherbayeva
,
Kundyz Zh. Aganina
,
Farid R. Vafazov
,
Petr V. Menshikov
,
Marina G. Golubchikova
and
Andrey I. Korobchenko
Abstract Stressful events in students' and teachers' personal, academic, and professional lives are widespread. The paper discusses many effective methods and techniques for correcting and preventing stress that are simple to learn and practice. They give good results in working with children, adolescents, and youths in training and educati [...] |
How COVID-19 Ceases All Older Adult Services & the Way Out for Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Painby
Mimi Mun Yee Tse
,
Shamay Sheung Mei Ng
,
Vivian Lou
,
Raymond SK Lo
,
Daphne Sze Ki Cheung
,
Paul H Lee
,
Shuk Kwan Tang
,
Siu Hang Leung
and
Percy Poo-See Tse
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic started at the beginning of 2020. It significantly impacted the older adults in Hong Kong, with most of the community centers and elderly centers being closed down under various restrictive measures. Thus, community-based health promotion activities were temporarily paused, which decreased older adults’ health-promoting [...] |
Affinity for Technology Relates to Group Cohesion for New, But Not Existing, Groupsby
Marlena R. Fraune
,
Danielle Langlois
,
Harrison Preusse
,
Jennifer M. Rheman
,
Katrina Ling
and
Katherine M. Tsui
Abstract During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world mandated shutdowns and social distancing, limiting how much people could see other people outside of their household. Because of this, people had negative mental health outcomes, and many people turned to technology to maintain connections and create new ones. In this paper, we [...] |
COVID-19 Milieu and Its Psychological Effects on the Environmental PerformanceAbstract COVID-19 brought significant challenges that have ruined almost all segments of the economy and the environment. The present paper explores the COVID-19 milieu and its impacts the environmental performance (EP). We targeted managers of the Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Saudi Arabia to get online [...] |
“Welcome to Our World”: Experiences of Persons Living with Dementia Prior to and During the COVID-19 PandemicAbstract People diagnosed with dementia are experts on living with the disease, yet their perspectives are often overlooked in research and practice. The pandemic has amplified health inequities among older adults, but the impact of the pandemic on the lived experience of people living with dementia remains unclear. This qualitative stud [...] |
The Psychometric Properties of the COVID Stress Scales in Korean University Studentsby
Boram Lee
and
Hyelin Jeong
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions have significantly impacted university students’ lives worldwide. The COVID Stress Scale (CSS) is a 36-item self-reporting instrument designed to measure stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study purposed to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the CSS [...] |
Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in General Population During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Umbrella Review and Meta-AnalysisAbstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, global populations have experienced quarantine and lockdown restrictions, adversely affecting individuals' psychological well-being. This comprehensive review aims to estimate the prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the general population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing the PRISMA [...] |
A Cross-Sectional Study of COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Postpartum Women's Level of Anxiety, Depression and Breastfeeding DurationAbstract Pregnancy and postpartum periods are known as sensitive periods in women’s life and COVID-19 pandemic seems to be worsening their mental health with major impacts on exclusive breastfeeding duration. Therefore, the present study aims to fill the gap in the literature by assessing the links between postpartum anxiety and depression symptoms [...] |
Coping and Managing ALS Disease in the Family during COVID-19: Caregivers' Perspectiveby
Ines Testoni
,
Lorenza Palazzo
,
Sara Pompele
,
Ciro De Vincenzo
,
Maria Perardi
and
Lucia Ronconi
Abstract Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord that enable voluntary muscle movement. Managing ALS is complex and increasingly requires informal care, most often by the patient's companions/spouses or children. The COVID-19 pandemic [...] |
How Involvement in COVID-19-Related Work Changed Nurses' Job Demands, Job Resources, and Their Associations with Burnout: Evidence from China 1Abstract China adopted a “Zero-COVID” policy for nearly three years, making Chinese healthcare workers constantly involved in COVID-19-related work. However, little is known about how involvement in COVID-19-related work shaped Chinese nurses’ burnout. This study explores how nurses’ job demands and job resources are associated with their burno [...] |
Trauma and Distress on a Cruise during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study with Italian and French Touristsby
Adriano Zamperini
,
Antonella Pittella
,
Cristina Rizzo
,
Giulia Marangon
,
Erika Iacona
and
Ines Testoni
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our daily lives. One of the sectors most affected was tourism and travel – and, more specifically, cruises, given the prolonged time passengers spend with others within the small spaces of the cruise ship. While finding well-organised entertainment opportunities on cruises is possible, emergenc [...] |
Maternal Coping Mechanism and Its Associated Factors Following Perinatal Loss in Hospitals of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia 2021by
Addisu Yeshambel
,
Tamiru Alene
,
Getachew Asmare
,
Gedion Asnake
,
Wallilign Anmut
,
Kelemu Abebe
and
Belete Birhan
Abstract Perinatal loss is the most painful and unanticipated experience for those who conceived and it is a major global concern worldwide, especially in developed countries like Ethiopia. Women who lost their pregnancy are believed to be at higher risk of developing severe grief following a loss. To reduce the risk [...] |
How Pathologists Dealt with the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Studyby
Ines Testoni
,
Anna Sapino
,
Erika Iacona
,
Alessia Montagner
,
Luca di Montegnacco
,
Laura Liberale
,
Alain Borczuk
and
Fiorella Calabrese
Abstract During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, pathologists had to follow new protocols in their work environment around the world to limit or prevent the possibility of transmission of the infection during the autopsy of infected corpses. By using a qualitative research design, in this study, we investigated the emotions, experiences, and [...] |
Anti-Violence Centers in Italy During the COVID-19 Emergency: Support Strategies for Women Victims of Violenceby
Ines Testoni
,
Lavinia Tredici
,
Gianmarco Biancalani
,
Mihaela Bucuţă
,
Maria Armezzani
and
Hod Orkibi
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted anti-violence centers for women. This study aims to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions affect: the assistance and protection functions of the anti-violence centers; the needs of women victims of violence; and the well-being of the professionals working with these women. Twenty-four [...] |
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