ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

Loneliness during COVID-19: The Influence of Video Calling Frequency and Suicidal Ideation

Virtual

Oral · Social Psychology

Using an online survey of 6,442 Canadian adults, the relation between loneliness and video calling frequency was assessed among those with previous, current, and no suicidal ideation. A moderated hierarchical regression showed that only those with current suicidal ideation experienced less loneliness with increased video calling frequency (p = 0.008).

Chairs & Discussants

  • Brooke LagoreSpeaker
    University of Victoria
  • Zack SenayDiscussant
    University of Victoria
  • Theone PatersonDiscussant
    University of Victoria
  • Brianna TurnerDiscussant
    University of Victoria