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Despite increased depression during COVID-19 lockdowns, a study found significantly higher hope levels. This research explored the impact of the pandemic on adult hope and mental well-being.

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covid 19 impact of lockdowncovid-19 pandemicgeneral well beingmental wellbeingpositive psychology

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  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented societal changes, including widespread lockdowns.
  • These restrictions may have influenced psychological states such as hope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hope levels in adults during the COVID-19 lockdown period with pre-pandemic levels.
  • To investigate the association between the COVID-19 lockdown and changes in adult hope.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed, analyzing data from two distinct adult internet user samples.
  • The 2020 survey (n=584) captured hope and depression during lockdown, compared against the 2019 Hope Barometer survey (n=884) conducted pre-pandemic.
  • Identical validated measures for hope and depression were utilized in both surveys.

Main Results:

  • Despite elevated depression rates in the 2020 survey, a slight but statistically significant increase in hope levels was observed compared to the 2019 survey.
  • These observed differences in hope were consistent across various demographic groups, irrespective of age, sex, or education.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that the COVID-19 lockdown, contrary to potential expectations of diminished hope, was associated with significantly higher levels of hope.
  • This indicates a complex psychological response to the pandemic, where increased societal challenges coincided with heightened hope.