International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice , cilt.26, sa.2, ss.123-131, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of coping with stress and psychological
resilience in the relationship between happiness and perceived stress of COVID-19 fear in Turkish adults.
Methods: 827 individuals (516 females, 311 males) above 18 years of age and living in Turkey participated
in this research. The data of the research was collected through the COVID-19 Fear Scale, Depression-
Happiness Scale Short Form, Perceived Stress Scale and Psychological Resilience Scale Short Form.
Results: The results show that fear of COVID-19 negatively predicts happiness and positively predicts perceived
stress. According to the results, psychological resilience and coping with perceived stress mediate
the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and happiness and stress. Moreover, psychological resilience
and coping with perceived stress mitigate the impact of COVID-19 fear on happiness and stress.
Conclusions: The findings provide evidence as to how to reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 on
mental health. In addition, the results provide information to improve mental health during the pandemic
period.