Living through the COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius: mental well-being and dependence on Facebook.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The unprecedented outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) resulted in numerous psychological consequences among young Mauritians. Prominently, an increase in Facebook usage during the pandemic was observed which could influenced the mental well-being of Facebook users.

Objective

The current study sought to explore how the pattern of use, as well as the purpose of Facebook usage, could impact the mental well-being of young Mauritian adults, before, during and after the pandemic-mediated confinement.

Method

A cross-sectional approach using a sample of 378 young adults was chosen with a self-administered questionnaire shared through online mediums. The instrument consisted of a combination of validated scales and self-developed items.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Ramdawor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10115481 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature