Coping style and mental health amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a culture-moderated meta-analysis of 44 nations

Cheng, Cecilia; Ying, Weijun; Ebrahimi, Omid V.; Wong, Edward C.

doi:10.1080/17437199.2023.2175015

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“…For example, worry, the seemingly dominant emotion among participants, might be the link between appraising the lockdown and pandemic threat and the adaptation of preventive measures, as the original cross-sectional study [ 17 ] showed that 74% of participants were worried about COVID-19, but this worry was not mainly due to their fear of the disease (only 16% thought the infection would be severe or life-threatening), but a variety of reasons, as explained in this study, were the basis for the high level of worry. Indeed, understanding the different coping styles and patterns can assist in identifying the differences in the psychological experience of people in such a situation [ 19 ]. One study found that positive thinking and social support were positive predictors of well-being [ 20 ].…”

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“…Understanding the coping mechanisms and strategies for a community can enhance efforts to improve resilience in the face of difficult situations [ 34 ] and the gaps that need to be addressed for future crises. Understanding the experiences and impact (specifically the coping style) within a specific cultural context allows for an untangling of the factors associated with experience and mental health [ 19 ], which can facilitate the development and evaluation of effective interventions [ 34 ]. There is a need to understand the changes that occur in the tightening or loosening of social norms and changes in the risk of disease [ 33 ].…”

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“…Understanding the experiences and impact (specifically the coping style) within a specific cultural context allows for an untangling of the factors associated with experience and mental health [19], which can facilitate the development and evaluation of effective interventions [34]. There is a need to understand the changes that occur in the tightening or loosening of social norms and changes in the risk of disease [33].…”

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An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia

Alkhaldi

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to understand the experiences of different cultures and the application of preventive measures during a pandemic. That understanding can lead to the development of important evidence to grasp the global situation and prepare for future health crises. This qualitative study explores the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on individuals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on personal and socio-political effects. Employing semi-structured interviews with 28 participants, the research delves into the lived experiences during the early stages of the pandemic, highlighting emotional coping mechanisms, behavioral changes, role responsibility adaptations, and perceptions of governmental actions. The findings reveal a spectrum of emotional responses, from worry and fear to acceptance and contentment, and significant shifts in behavior and societal norms. The study underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts in pandemic responses and offers insights into the resilience and adaptability of the Saudi community. It suggests the need for tailored interventions that consider the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, and socio-political factors in managing future health crises.

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An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia

Alkhaldi

2024

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“…As discussed in this review, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted sleep patterns and sleep quality of residents of the affected regions. [5][6][7][8] While the overall duration of sleep remained relatively unchanged or increased in some populations, sleep-related issues such as insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and reduced sleep quality affected the general population. 12,[14][15][16][17] Specifically, the implementation of physical distancing measures, which enforced social isolation, resulted in individuals experiencing delays in their sleep-wake cycle and poorer sleep quality, despite initial reports of some benefits from a flexible circadian rhythm.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4] A myriad of studies reported the adverse effects of the pandemic on both physical and psychological health outcomes. [5][6][7][8] The term "coronasomnia" or "COVID-somnia" emerged to describe the various sleep dysfunctions experienced during the pandemic. 9 The most commonly reported and studied sleep problems include insomnia, circadian rhythm abnormalities, and reduced sleep quality.…”

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Unveiling Coronasomnia: Pandemic Stress and Sleep Problems During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Chen,

Cheng

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic posed an unprecedented challenge to public well-being, necessitating an examination of its health impact. This review discusses the relationship between pandemic-induced stressors and individual sleep patterns and quality. The pandemic stressors include lockdown or physical distancing measures, direct virus exposure, and the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation. The pandemic led to delayed sleep-wake cycles, except for healthcare professionals, and worsened sleep quality. The prevalence of insomnia was higher for women due to pre-existing conditions and susceptibility stressors such as lockdown stress and family responsibilities. Healthcare professionals, who experienced worsened work conditions during the pandemic, reported higher rates of insomnia and sleep difficulties due to infection anxiety and post-traumatic stress from direct virus exposure. For the general population, stress stemmed from social isolation under lockdown and overwhelming false information available online, resulting in sleep problems. Taken together, the findings highlight the importance of promoting social interactions, providing psychological support services, and caution in navigating health information. In summary, this review underscores the need for individual-and group-centered approaches in ongoing research and interventions to address pandemic-related stress and sleep issues during COVID-19.

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The tendency to appraise stressful situations as more of a threat is associated with poorer health and well‐being

McLoughlin,

Arnold,

Moore

2023

Stress and Health

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It has been argued that habitually appraising stressful events as more of a threat (i.e., situational demands exceed personal coping resources) may increase one's risk of ill‐health (e.g., depression). However, while first theorized 15 years ago, little research has tested this assertion. Thus, this study offered a novel test of the associations between trait challenge and threat appraisals and health‐related outcomes (i.e., mental health symptomology, psychological well‐being, and physical health complaints). Three hundred and ninety‐five participants (251 female, 144 male; Mage = 22.50 years, SD = 5.33) completed valid and reliable measures of trait challenge and threat appraisals, mental health (i.e., symptoms of depression and anxiety), well‐being (e.g., subjective vitality), and physical health complaints (e.g., respiratory illnesses). Regression analyses revealed that trait challenge and threat appraisals accounted for a significant proportion of variance in all outcomes after controlling for age and gender, with a tendency to appraise stressful events as more of a threat associated with poorer mental health (i.e., greater depression symptomology), well‐being (e.g., lower vitality), and physical health (e.g., more respiratory illnesses). Taken together, the findings highlight the importance of trait challenge and threat appraisals for health, although further research is needed using stronger designs (e.g., longitudinal) to enable a more causal understanding.

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Coping style and mental health amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a culture-moderated meta-analysis of 44 nations

Cited by 11 publications

References 91 publications

An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia

An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia

Unveiling Coronasomnia: Pandemic Stress and Sleep Problems During the COVID-19 Outbreak

The tendency to appraise stressful situations as more of a threat is associated with poorer health and well‐being

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