Anxiety, Coronavirus, Depression, Stress
Conditions
Keywords
COVID-19, Social media, Communication
Brief summary
The investigators plan to conduct a cross-sectional survey to examine how social media use during COVID-19 relates to: (1) information management, (2) assessment of the situation, and (3) affect.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALUse of social media during COVID-19
Participants' self-reported use of an official WhatsApp channel to receive and share news about COVID-19
Sponsors
Jean Liu
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* At least 21 years * Has stayed in Singapore for at least 2 years
Exclusion criteria
* Below 21 years * Has stayed in Singapore for less than 2 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale | Single measurement (upon study enrolment) | 21-item validated scale assessing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21): Min score = 0, Max score = 21; higher score indicates a worse outcome |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of COVID-19 situation | Single measurement (upon study enrolment) | 3 items on fear of the situation, confidence the government can manage the situation, and assessed chance of being infected (each rated using 4-point scales: min = 1, max = 4; higher scores indicate increased confidence / likelihood / fear) |
| Familiarity and trust in COVID-related rumours | Single measurement (upon study enrolment) | Participants' self-report of their familiarity (yes/no) and belief of specific (yes/no), and whether they shared these on social media (yes/no) |
Countries
Singapore
Outcome results
None listed