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The COVID-19 lockdown caused stress, particularly due to mood swings and maternal education. Life satisfaction was linked to job security and food storage, impacting mental health during the pandemic.

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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to global lockdowns, described as a significant psychological experiment.
  • Understanding the psychosocial effects of these lockdowns is crucial for public health and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically evaluate the adverse psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 lockdown in Pakistan.
  • To analyze the levels of stress, belief in stakeholders, fear of job loss, and life satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing a comprehensive online survey.
  • Snowball sampling was employed, with data collected from 428 working professionals and students in Pakistan.
  • Analysis focused on demographics, education, and specific psychosocial indicators.

Main Results:

  • Stress during lockdown was associated with mood swings and higher in children of highly educated mothers.
  • Parental education and age significantly influenced belief in various stakeholders (government, media, religious clerics, family).
  • Fear of job loss was lower in children whose fathers were graduates; food storage and job security positively impacted life satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight the significant psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown, particularly concerning stress and life satisfaction.
  • Parental education and socioeconomic factors play a role in mediating these effects.
  • Implications for social insurance, education policy, and mental health strategies during pandemics are discussed.