Development of an e-learning program for the prevention of sexual victimization and perpetration, promoting respect for and exercise of sexual rights.

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20K10883
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 58070:Lifelong developmental nursing-related
• Research Institution: The University of Tokushima
• Principal Investigator: UCHIUMI Chigusa 徳島大学, 大学院社会産業理工学研究部(社会総合科学域), 教授 (90463322)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 横谷 謙次 徳島大学, 大学院社会産業理工学研究部(社会総合科学域), 准教授 (40611611)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: mental health / COVID-19

Outline of Final Research Achievements

A survey was conducted to validate an educational program on sexual rights, examining the impact of COVID-19 lifestyle changes on individuals' well-being. Initially, during the first state of emergency, there were elevated psychological distress and depressive symptoms, which gradually improved over time. However, the second state of emergency revealed an increase in feelings of loneliness and a decline in social networks. Notably, the younger age group did not exhibit a reduction in depressive symptoms or suicidal ideation. From the results of this study, addressing factors such as social networks, loneliness, sleep patterns, and anxiety symptoms may serve as effective preventive measures for suicidal ideation.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究は、本邦におけるパンデミック下のメンタルヘルスに関する実態把握の基礎データとして貴重な知見となりうる点で、学術的に意義あるものである。また、パンデミックがメンタルヘルスに及ぼす影響だけでなく、心理的影響を強める要因、回復に関与する要因も含めて明らかにし、社会的支援やメンタルヘルス対策の必要性を示した点で、社会的にも意義のあるものである。