Syed Sheriff, Rebecca J, Adams, Helen, Riga, Evgenia orcid.org/0000-0001-6772-7771 et al. (8 more authors) (2022) Use of online cultural content for mental health and well-being during COVID-19 restrictions : cross-sectional survey. BJPsych bulletin. pp. 278-287. ISSN 2056-4694
Abstract
AIMS AND METHOD: To gain a deeper understanding of the use of online culture and its potential benefits to mental health and well-being, sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported data on usage, perceived mental health benefits and health status were collected in an online cross-sectional survey during COVID-19 restrictions in the UK in June-July 2020. RESULTS: In total, 1056 people completed the survey. A high proportion of participants reported finding online culture helpful for mental health; all but one of the benefits were associated with regular use and some with age. Reported benefits were wide-ranging and interconnected. Those aged under 25 years were less likely to be regular users of online culture or to have increased their use during lockdown. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: There may be benefits in targeting cultural resources for mental health to vulnerable groups such as young adults.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s), 2021 |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2024 16:00 |
Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2024 00:50 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2021.103 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2021.103 |
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Description: Use of online cultural content for mental health and well-being during COVID-19 restrictions: cross-sectional survey
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