Positive outcomes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia

Abstract

Issue addressed: To investigate whether Australians have experienced any positive effects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: National online longitudinal survey. As part of a June 2020 survey, participants (n = 1370) were asked ‘In your life, have you experienced any positive effects from the COVID-19 pandemic’ (yes/no) and also completed the World Health Organisation-Five well-being index. Differences were explored by demographic variables. Free-text responses were thematically coded. Results: Nine hundred sixty participants (70%) reported experiencing at least one positive effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. Living with others (P =.045) and employment situation (P