Journal of Community Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
51(7), С. 3012 - 3028
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2023
Abstract
Using
the
Conservation
of
Resources
(COR)
theory,
we
aimed
to
determine
whether
university
students'
loss
and
gain
in
resources
during
pandemic
mediated
relationships
between
COVID‐19
exposure/concern
depression
anxiety.
In
2021,
7013
Israeli
students
completed
online
questionnaires.
We
assessed
data
using
structural
equation
modeling.
found
that
resource
was
directly
related
concern
(
β
=
0.32,
p
<
0.001).
Depression
anxiety
were
both
(depression:
0.75,
0.001;
anxiety:
0.69,
0.001)
0.06,
0.12,
Resource
had
an
indirect
effect
on
0.24,
0.22,
COR
theory
may
help
explain
mechanisms
behind
mental
health
provides
a
framework
better
understand
preparedness
for
future
pandemics,
epidemics,
major
disasters.
Governments
universities
should
prevent
emergencies.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2022
Background
COVID-19
outbreak
have
a
long-term
negative
impact
on
mental
health.
Meanwhile,
it
may
also
provide
opportunities
for
positive
outcomes
(e.g.,
post-traumatic
growth).
Resilience
and
social
support
could
serve
as
psychological
resources
to
protect
individuals
against
the
detrimental
effects
of
crisis
enable
people
develop
changes
during
challenging
times.
Objective
By
testing
roles
resilience
in
relationship
between
related
stress
health
(depression
anxiety),
well
(post-traumatic
growth,
PTG),
this
study
aimed
investigate
mechanisms
involved
different
induced
by
COVID-19.
Methods
An
online
survey
was
conducted
1
year
after
peak
(from
April
August
2021)
China.
The
includes
demographic
questionnaires
six
scales:
Impact
Event
Scale-Revised
(IES-RC),
10-item
Connor-Davidson
Scale
(CD-RISC-10),
Perceived
Social
Support
(PSSS),
Center
Epidemiological
Studies
Depression
(CES-D),
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
scale
(GAD-7)
Posttraumatic
Growth
Inventory
(PTGI).
structural
equation
model
(SEM)
used
evaluate
relations
resilience,
depression,
anxiety,
PTG.
Results
A
total
771
Chinese
subjects
completed
questionnaire,
including
416
(54%)
females.
associated
with
anxiety
(
P
<
0.001),
PTG
depression
0.001).
Under
SEM
analysis,
mediated
growth.
impacts
anxiety.
path
coefficients
mediation
were
statistically
significant.
Conclusions
current
findings
suggest
that
has
double-edged
effect
Depression,
coexist
pandemic.
important
protective
factors
health,
safeguard
from
COVID-19,
promote
Current Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
43(13), С. 12061 - 12070
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2023
Almost
one
year
since
the
COVID-19
was
declared
a
global
pandemic,
mental
distress
remains
elevated
with
high
prevalence
of
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD).
Yet
studies
suggest
these
challenging
circumstances
might
be
conducive
growth
(PTG).
This
study
aims
to
investigate
factors
associated
after
original
trauma.
A
sample
252
Lebanese
adults
filled
an
online
survey
determine
levels
PTG,
PTSD
and
gratitude
using
validated
self-rating
scales.
Participants
also
subjectively
evaluated
sources
their
such
as
Beirut
port
explosion
and/or
deteriorating
financials.
The
PTGi-SF
dimensions
while
IES-R_22
measured
degree
post-trauma.
GQ-6
used
measure
proneness
experience
daily.
Results
indicated
41%
participants
scored
above
cutoff
for
symptomatology.
Yet,
positively
correlated,
alongside
accumulated
subjective
distress,
higher
PTG.
forward
linear
regression
taking
PTG
scores
dependent
variable
further
showed
that
more
(Beta
=
0.57),
impact
events
0.16),
knowing
anyone
who
died
from
3.93)
were
significantly
growth.
highlights
symptoms
in
context
pandemic
worsened
by
financial
socio-political
instabilities.
It
mostly
identifies
personal
factors,
including
initial
symptomatology
post-trauma
gratitude,
related
capacity
spite
accumulating
hardships.
As
such,
it
advocates
need
bolster
silver
linings
amidst
unprecedented
traumas.
Psychiatry Research,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
312, С. 114541 - 114541
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2022
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
all
areas
of
life,
with
severe
potential
consequences
for
people's
mental
health.
Posttraumatic
growth
(PTG),
a
positive
psychological
change
that
may
develop
following
traumatic
event,
in
light
the
only
received
little
attention.
current
study
aimed
to
investigate
(1)
prevalence
PTG
within
context
and
(2)
which
aspects
predict
pandemic-related
using
1-year
longitudinal
design.
A
sample
70
participants
completed
survey
on
COVID-19,
posttraumatic
stress,
emotional
well-being,
coping
styles,
determinates
resilience,
at
both
T1,
May
2020,
T2,
2021.
Results
reveal
moderate
levels
about
one
five
T1
T2
(21%
23%,
respectively).
Moreover,
were
strongly,
positively
correlated,
r
=
0.62.
stress
social
support
found
while
affect
skills
βs
0.22-.52.
Implications
findings
suggestions
future
research
are
discussed.
Research on Social Work Practice,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Purpose:
The
study
examined
the
psychometric
properties
of
Greek
posttraumatic
growth
inventory
(PTGI)
among
healthcare
workers
and
general
population
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Methods:
versions
PTGI,
Brief
COPE,
Resilience
scale
were
administered
to
2163
participants
from
1837
workers.
Results:
five-factor
structure
was
tested
separately
in
two
samples
presented
a
comparable
good
fit
data.
Then
it
combined
sample
against
single-factor
showed
slightly
better
PTGI
reliability
(Cronbach's
alpha,
composite
reliability,
inter-item
correlations,
corrected
item-total
scale-total
correlations),
convergent
validity
(AVE
values
interscale
discriminant
(HTMT),
concurrent
(correlation
between
PTGI-Spiritual
Change
COPE
Religion).
Discussion:
version
appears
be
psychometrically
sound
instrument
for
measuring
PTG
Greeks.
