Feelings of Entrapment during the COVID-19 Pandemic Based on ACE Star Model: A Concept Analysis.

Hyun-Jung Lee,Bom-Mi Park

doi:10.3390/healthcare9101305

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the concept of the “feelings of entrapment” during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic using a systematic review. We included literature based on content and outcomes related to feelings of entrapment, such as antecedents, attributes, and consequences. The exclusion criteria were studies that did not have inappropriate subject, content, conceptual definition, and degree thesis was excluded. Walker and Avant’s process of concept analysis was used in this systematic literature review. The attributes of the concept of feelings of entrapment during the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be feelings of: (1) being out of control, (2) no escape, (3) being trapped, (4) being robbed, and (5) hopelessness. The causes for these were identified as (1) the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) lockdown system, (3) restricted situation, (4) uncertain future, (5) economic hardship, and (6) poor coping abilities. Consequences of the concept were: (1) increased suicide, (2) decreased mental health, and (3) decreased well-being. In situations such as COVID-19, it is important need to know what feelings of entrapment’s antecedents and attributes are to prevent suicide and enhance mental health and well-being. Based on the results of this study, counseling services, policies, and systems for relieving feelings of entrapment in the COVID-19 situation are recommended.

Highlights

The effects of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being are likely to be profound and long-lasting [1,2] and extend beyond those directly affected by the virus
This systematic literature review uses a concept analysis that derives the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of feelings of entrapment during the COVID-19 pandemic using the method developed by Walker and Avant [22]
Experiencing entrapment during the COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed an increase in suicide, and that with deteriorating mental health, the well-being decreases

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Introduction

The effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) on mental health and well-being are likely to be profound and long-lasting [1,2] and extend beyond those directly affected by the virus. It is unclear who will be affected and to what extent such effects will generalize across all aspects of mental health [3]. The government has encouraged people to stay home and maintain social distancing [4].

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