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Use of online cultural content for mental health and well-being during COVID-19 restrictions: cross-sectional survey

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Aims and method: To gain a deeper understanding of the use of online culture and its potential benefits to mental health and well-being, sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported data on usage, perceived mental health benefits and health status were collected in an online cross-sectional survey during COVID-19 restrictions in the UK in June–July 2020.

Results: In total, 1056 people completed the survey. A high proportion of participants reported finding online culture helpful for mental health; all but one of the benefits were associated with regular use and some with age. Reported benefits were wide-ranging and interconnected. Those aged under 25 years were less likely to be regular users of online culture or to have increased their use during lockdown.

Clinical implications: There may be benefits in targeting cultural resources for mental health to vulnerable groups such as young adults.

Publication status:
Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1192/bjb.2021.103

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Psychiatry
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0002-5934-6722
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
GLAM
Department:
History of Science Museum
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0002-3844-0189
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Oxford Internet Institute
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0001-5547-2185


Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Journal:
BJPsych Bulletin More from this journal
Volume:
46
Issue:
5
Pages:
278-287
Publication date:
2021-11-12
Acceptance date:
2021-10-08
DOI:
EISSN:
2056-4708
ISSN:
2056-4694
Pmid:
34763744


Language:
English
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Subtype:
Review
Pubs id:
1209272
Local pid:
pubs:1209272
Deposit date:
2023-12-01
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