ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Mental Health and Social Connectedness across the Adult Agespan in the Context of COVID-19
- Madeline Gregory
University of Victoria - Brianna Turner
University of Victoria - Theone Paterson
University of Victoria
Abstract
A nation-wide survey was conducted in order to better understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Canadians. Findings showed that loneliness predicted mental well-being across age groups and that, for some age groups, lower perceived social support was associated with poorer mental well-being.
Epidemics and Public Health