مجلة روافد للدراسات و الأبحاث العلمية في العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية
Volume 5, Numéro 2, Pages 1008-1021
2021-12-01

Investigating Algerians’ Psychological State During Covid-19 Lockdown ‎

Authors : Boulanouar Sara .

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to determine the extent to which ‎mandatory lockdown affected Algerians’ psychological state and their ways to cope ‎with the compelling situation of COVID-19. ‎ A quantitative anonymous online survey was posted on different social ‎networks. The survey revealed that Algerians displayed high levels of stress and ‎depression during lockdown. Socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, having ‎a history of mental health disorder and occupation were predictors of high level of ‎psychological distress. Prominent level of stress and anxiety was mainly found ‎among women, young adults aged 18-30 years old, and persons with anterior ‎chronic mental distress.‎

Keywords

psychological distress ; COVID-19 ; pandemic ; lockdown ; quarantine