![]() The authors explored traumatic childhood stories using the Philadelphia extended version of the original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survey. This work intended to investigate potential correlations between past experienced personal trauma to the everyday experience of workplace well-being. ![]() The findings highlight the need for interventions to increase social support, social cohesion, and social connectedness, especially among Australians from low socioeconomic areas, to enhance their overall wellbeing. This study describes the lived-experiences of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians’ social capital and wellbeing. Individuals who resided in low socioeconomic areas, those who lived alone and had reduced social support expressed feelings of poorer wellbeing. Three main themes emerged from the analysis of the data: No person is an island Social engagement and Loneliness and isolation. Inductive thematic analysis of the data was undertaken.Ī total of 20 participants were interviewed ranging in age from 21 to 65 years, including 50% ( n = 10) females, 40% ( n = 8) males, 5% ( n = 1) non-binary and 5% ( n = 1) transgender. ![]() Participants from various socioeconomic areas within Australia were purposively selected to participate in semi-structured interviews conducted via videoconferencing or telephone. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore the impact that existing social capital has on Australians’ experience of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect this has had on their wellbeing and quality of life. Social capital is the bonding of individuals within a society that facilitates and shapes social interactions. Physical distancing and lockdowns abruptly changed living conditions for many, posing specific challenges of social isolation and lack of connectedness due to being physically and socially isolated from family and friends. COVID-19 has created global disruption, with governments across the world taking rapid action to limit the spread of the virus.
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