Table 2 Personal experience of the Covid-19 lockdowns

Lockdown is a threat to my livelihood/income

556

2.43 (1.40)

134

1.58 (0.98)

−0.85

improved

χ²(4, N = 690) = 45.34; p < .01

It is more difficult than usual for me to focus on my work or my normal, daily activities

557

3.11 (1.36)

133

2.65 (1.39)

−0.46

improved

χ²(4, N = 690) = 14.19; p < .01

I am less busy than usual

558

2.34 (1.42)

134

2.19 (1.34)

−0.15

improved

χ²(4, N = 692) = 3.40; p = 0.49

I feel more isolated than usual

557

3.46 (1.36)

132

3.27 (1.33)

−0.18

improved

χ²(4, N = 689) = 4.17; p = 0.38

Variable^b

The lockdown restrictions are necessary

559

3.97 (1.21)

134

4.04 (1.21)

0.07

improved

χ²(4, N = 693) = 0.99; p = .91

I now know better what is really important in life

558

3.13 (1.19)

134

2.66 (1.12)

−0.46

worsened

χ²(4, N = 692) = 19.49; p < .01

I have been communicating with relatives more often

558

2.90 (1.15)

134

2.63 (1.06)

−0.28

worsened

χ²(4, N = 692) = 8.78; p = .07

I have a greater sense of appreciation for the healthcare workers

555

3.50 (1.18)

134

3.38 (1.06)

−0.11

worsened

χ²(4, N = 689) = 7.27; p = .12

People have become more friendly towards other people in my area

555

2.75 (1.06)

133

2.22 (0.85)

−0.53

worsened

χ²(4, N = 688) = 35.72; p < .01

I feel more connected to the members of my local community

559

2.57 (1.11)

133

2.06 (0.99)

−0.51

worsened

χ²(4, N = 692) = 25.23; p < .01