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Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community Psychology Systematic Review
The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic's effects through the lens of community psychology. Our study applied PRISMA methodology, and it was carried out using the PsycInfo, PubMed, Embase, and EBSCO databases utilizing the keywords "connectedness," &q...
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Published in: | European psychologist 2021-10, Vol.26 (4), p.285-297 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the
COVID-19 pandemic's effects through the lens of community psychology. Our
study applied PRISMA methodology, and it was carried out using the PsycInfo,
PubMed, Embase, and EBSCO databases utilizing the keywords
"connectedness," "resilience," "shared
action," "social action," "trust,"
"individual well-being," and "social well-being." We
selected 12 of 216 eligible publications based on the inclusion criteria. The
results indicated that the role of trust in institutions and others is a
protective factor for communities that experience crises, such as the COVID-19
pandemic. Moreover, developing social actions promoted connections and social
support and that, in the absence of in-person communication, online
communication promoted connections and reduced psychological distress and
isolation. Finally, the study revealed that some psychosocial factors stem from
declines in people's well-being due to the pandemic and subsequent
lockdowns. Furthermore, our findings highlighted the role of technology as a
positive communication tool for promoting connectedness and social support, as
well as the social function of trust in institutions. Our results suggested that
community interactions at the local and virtual levels should be viewed as
positive actions to support institutions in detecting the most effective social
intervention measures to stimulate individual and community well-being during
the pandemic. These findings may serve as a guide for health policymakers in
their efforts to face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic supporting beneficial
strategies for social planning and effective public policies. Finally, both the
strengths and limitations of the research will be discussed in depth. |
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ISSN: | 1016-9040 1878-531X |
DOI: | 10.1027/1016-9040/a000468 |