The effect of a prosocial environment on health and well-being during the first COVID-19 lockdown and a year later

The effect of a prosocial environment on health and well-being during the first COVID-19 lockdown and a year later

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Abstract The outset of the COVID-19 pandemic was characterized by prolonged periods of chronic stress and social isolation.While studies have investigated the changes to well-being (WB) during this period, the impact of the social environment on long-term physical and mental health requires further study.This study aimed to assess the factors influencing WB and health outcomes, with the hypothesis that a positive social environment would play a significant immediate and long-term role in improving WB and preventing the effects of anxiety associated with the pandemic.At time point 1 (April 2020), Rollators an Israeli sample of 206 participants (84% female, mean age 31.5) responded to traditional questionnaires assessing mental health and social support.

Factors affecting WB were assessed within subjects during the first COVID-19 lockdown for 6 weeks using a daily survey (Beiwe phone application).A year later, in May 2021, at time point 2, the initial questionnaires were readministered to a subset of the same participants (N = 94).We found that anxiety during the first lockdown adversely affected WB and predicted health and WB deterioration a year later.In contrast, a high quality of social relationships was associated with better short- and long-term WB, and mitigated the adverse effects of anxiety.Daily activities, including physical activity, meditation, and romantic relations, were also positively 5 Piece LAF Sectional associated with WB during the first lockdown but did not have long-term effects.

In summary, our study underscores the enduring health advantages of a positive social environment, particularly during stressful periods.These results have implications for health policymakers: programs which support individuals with high anxiety and low support, by integrating them into community-based interventions, promise to enhance well-being (WB) and health, as well as to fortify the community as a whole.