Correlates of well-being among Chinese adults during the 2022 lockdown in Shanghai

The current study aimed to investigate correlates of psychological well-being during the lockdown in Shanghai, especially the association between social resources and well-being.

An online survey was conducted, recruiting 3230 participants over 18 years old from 16 districts in Shanghai. The 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to measure well-being, and a linear multivariable regression analysis was used to explore psychosocial correlates of well-being.

The results indicate the mean WHO-5 score was 12.24 ± 7.13, and 55.3% of participants reported poor well-being (defined by WHO-5 score ≤ 13). Social capital was associated with higher well-being, and factors associated with lower well-being included older age, higher education level, being students, loss in income, and quarantine experience.

In conclusion, the well-being of the public constitutes a major issue during the lockdown in Shanghai, calling for more attention to the adverse psychological effect of future pandemic-control measures.