Abstract
Objective: Several studies have investigated the negative toll the pandemic has had on people’s mental health. However, there is limited research on the pandemic’s effect on positive mental health variables. This article reports on the levels of self-esteem and well-being (flourishing and happiness) in a sample of adults living in Ecuador and their relationships with the characteristics of their personal situation and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had on their personal lives. Methods: A total of 766 adults completed an anonymous online survey between March and August 2020. Results: Participants reported average scores in the flourishing scale, the majority considered themselves to be happy or very happy people, and more than half presented high levels of self-esteem. Age, education, socioeconomic status, time spent using mobile phones and on hobbies, among others, explained self-esteem, happiness, and flourishing. Conclusion: The relationships between sociodemographic and situational variables of confinement during the pandemic are discussed, as well as the possible predictors of happiness, flourishing, and self-esteem.
Highlights
IntroductionSince the beginning of the pandemic, many countries -including Ecuador- adopted various strategies to protect their populations and reduce infections and deaths
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has altered the lifestyle of many people
When analyzing the levels of flourishing according to the COVID-19 effects’ variables, the results indicated that people who did not know anyone with symptoms presented lower levels of flourishing than those who had a family member with symptoms or those who themselves presented symptoms
Summary
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many countries -including Ecuador- adopted various strategies to protect their populations and reduce infections and deaths. These measures included mandatory confinement, curfew, mobility restrictions, teleworking, remote education, Self-Esteem, Happiness, Flourishing, and COVID-19 mandatory use of masks, limitation of capacity in restaurants and commercial spaces, restrictions in bars and nightlife centers, among others [1]. Evidence indicates that the longer people are in isolation or confinement, the greater the negative effects on their mental health [2]. Several studies in Ecuador [3, 4] and around the world [5, 6] report these detrimental effects on the mental health of people because of the pandemic. Most psychological research has focused on exploring the negative consequences of restrictive measures, including symptoms of stress, psychological distress, confusion, and anger [2]
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