Meaningful activities during COVID-19 lockdown and association with mental health in Belgian adults

Abstract Background The spread of COVID-19 has affected people’s daily lives, and the lockdown may have led to a disruption activities decrease mental health. Aim To identify correlates adults’ health during in Belgium assess role meaningful particular. Methods A cross-sectional web survey for assessing (General Health Questionnaire), resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale), meaning (Engagement Meaningful Activities Survey), demographics was conducted first Belgian between April 24 May 4, 2020. consisted closing schools, non-essential shops, recreational settings, employees worked from home or were technically unemployed, it forbidden undertake social activities. Every adult who had access internet lived could participate survey; respondents recruited online through media e-mails. Hierarchical linear regression used key correlates. Results Participants ( N = 1781) reported low (M 14.85/36). In total, 42.4% variance be explained by variables such as gender, having children, living space, marital status, condition, (? ?.33). Loss strongly related ?.36) 9% incremental (R 2 change .092, p < .001) above control variables. Conclusions extent performing positively Insights this study can taken into account future measures case pandemics.