Well-Being, Loneliness, and Quality of Relationships Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Botswana

Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa, Md Jabuyer Biswas, Leonne M. Mfolwe, Kesego D. Mathoothe and M. Tasdik Hasan

SAGE Open, 2024, vol. 14, issue 2, 21582440241251540

Abstract: This paper explored the determinants of well-being, quality of relationships (QOR), and loneliness among people of Botswana before and during the novel COVID-19 pandemic. It also examined whether there were significant differences between participants’ well-being, loneliness, and QOR before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors associated with the well-being, loneliness, and QOR of the Botswana population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were also explored. A cross-sectional design was used to collect information on the three variables before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using online platforms. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants ( N  = 422) using the WHO-5, Three-Item Loneliness Scale, and the Relationship Quality Index (RQI). Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate mixed-effects linear models. Age, relationship status, concern about own and family health, difficulty switching on and off media reporting on COVID, change in lifestyle, participation in sports, and resting were significantly associated with well-being ( p  

Keywords: wellbeing; loneliness; quality of relationships (QOR); Botswana; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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