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Self-Esteem, Happiness, and Flourishing in Times of COVID-19: A Study During the Lockdown Period in Ecuador.
Paz, Clara; Hermosa-Bosano, Carlos; Hidalgo-Andrade, Paula; García-Manglano, Javier; Sábada Chalezquer, Charo; López-Madrigal, Claudia; Serrano, Cecilia.
  • Paz C; School of Psychology and Education, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Hermosa-Bosano C; School of Psychology and Education, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Hidalgo-Andrade P; School of Psychology and Education, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
  • García-Manglano J; Institute for Culture and Society, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
  • Sábada Chalezquer C; School of Communication, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
  • López-Madrigal C; School of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
  • Serrano C; Department of Sociology, Università Cattolica di Milano, Milano, Italy.
Int J Public Health ; 67: 1604418, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1742286
ABSTRACT

Objective:

Several studies have investigated the negative toll the pandemic has had on people's mental health. However, there is limited research on the pandemic's effect on positive mental health variables. This article reports on the levels of self-esteem and well-being (flourishing and happiness) in a sample of adults living in Ecuador and their relationships with the characteristics of their personal situation and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had on their personal lives.

Methods:

A total of 766 adults completed an anonymous online survey between March and August 2020.

Results:

Participants reported average scores in the flourishing scale, the majority considered themselves to be happy or very happy people, and more than half presented high levels of self-esteem. Age, education, socioeconomic status, time spent using mobile phones and on hobbies, among others, explained self-esteem, happiness, and flourishing.

Conclusion:

The relationships between sociodemographic and situational variables of confinement during the pandemic are discussed, as well as the possible predictors of happiness, flourishing, and self-esteem.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Ecuador Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604418

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Ecuador Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604418