Abstract

The study explored the relationship between social distancing and distress along with risk factors of social distancing. Further, online counseling/mental health services and perceived social support were tested as possible moderators between social distancing and distress. Valid and reliable measures were used to collect the data from 300 Indian respondents. Process use of social networking platforms was found to significantly explain social distancing. Online counseling/mental health services and perceived social support moderated the relationship between social distancing and distress. Only 16% of the respondents used online mental health services during the study period. Lack of awareness and acceptance of these services were major barriers.

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该研究探讨了社交距离与痛苦之间的关系以及社交距离的风险因素。此外，还测试了在线咨询/心理健康服务和感知的社会支持作为社交距离和痛苦之间可能的调节因素。我们采用有效、可靠的措施从 300 名印度受访者那里收集了数据。研究发现，社交网络平台的使用过程可以显着解释社交距离。在线咨询/心理健康服务和感知的社会支持调节了社交距离和痛苦之间的关系。在研究期间，只有 16% 的受访者使用在线心理健康服务。对这些服务缺乏认识和接受是主要障碍。