Covid-19 fear, happiness and stress in adults: the mediating role of psychological resilience and coping with stress

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Peker A., Cengiz S.

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice , cilt.26, sa.2, ss.123-131, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 2
• Basım Tarihi: 2022
• Dergi Adı: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.123-131
• Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.