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Self-Reported Worries in Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Auteurs: Meenakshi Shukla, Amelia Crew, Alison Wu, Laura Riddleston, Taryn Hutchinson, Veena Kumari, Lyndsay D. Hughes, Jennifer Y. F. Lau

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 4/2023

Abstract

Purpose

COVID-19 pandemic has had long-standing consequences for all aspects of life. Although young people appear less susceptible to severe forms of physical illness due to the coronavirus, they have not escaped unscathed from its’ psychological impacts. The present study measured the content of worries in young people residing in the UK during the pandemic and how it varied with sociodemographic factors.

Methods

Between May and December 2020, UK-residing participants aged 12–25 years completed an online survey that presented participants with free-text fields to describe their top three worries over the last two weeks, in addition to demographic and other information. Cross-sectional data from 2560 participants (Males = 767; Female = 1793) was analyzed.

Results

Irrespective of sociodemographic, a majority of the participants reported worries related to academics, followed by social relationships, own physical health, social and work routines, and physical health of others. Significantly more females reported concerns about academics, finances, physical health, social and work routines, social relationships, mental health and emotions, and physical health of others. Expectedly, more older (18–25 years) than younger (12–17 years) participants reported concerns about career-prospects and finances, while more younger than older ones were worried about academics (98.41% vs. 80.90%). With respect to financial worries, a higher percentage of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities in the UK reported such worries. Ethnicity significantly predicted more worries about social relationships among White than BAME participants. Significant differences also existed across different SES groups regarding endorsement of a particular category of worry.

Conclusion

These findings highlight the need for tailored interventions depending on the major concerns for young people of different ages, sexes, ethnicities, and SES.

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Titel: Self-Reported Worries in Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Auteurs: Meenakshi Shukla
Amelia Crew
Alison Wu
Laura Riddleston
Taryn Hutchinson
Veena Kumari
Lyndsay D. Hughes
Jennifer Y. F. Lau
Publicatiedatum: 03-06-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-023-10396-3

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