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ArticleTrends in psychology2022

Adverse Effects from the Imposition of Social Restrictions in Greece: the Indirect Effect of COVID-19-Related Fear on Alcohol Consumption Through Loneliness.

Iraklis Grigoropoulos, Konstantinos Christos Daoultzis

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Article in Trends in psychology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 authors.

Iraklis GrigoropoulosDepartment of Psychology, Panteion University, Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos Christos DaoultzisDepartment of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Quarantine and social distancing are crucial factors in blocking the consequences of COVID-19 but also can lead to higher levels of loneliness and social isolation. Therefore, any advantages of mandatory quarantine have to be weighed against any negative impact on physical and mental well-being. This study aimed to examine the relationship between COVID-19-related fear and alcohol use during the lockdown period and loneliness as a mediating factor increasing the impact of COVID-19-related fear on alcohol use. A sample of 279 young adults completed self-reported questionnaires on COVID-19-related fear, loneliness, and substance use. This exploratory cross-sectional research was administered from 11 until December 18, 2020. The results showed that loneliness during lockdown mode may exacerbate the emotional burden caused by COVID-19-related fear leading to increased alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism against unsatisfactory living conditions. This study's results reflect the need for societal groups, as well as health care services to remain specifically considerate to the needs of individuals who report high levels of COVID-19-related fear and loneliness.

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COVID-19-related fearLonelinessSocial distancingSocial restrictionSubstance use

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PMID40477790
PMCPMC8887662

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