For the Greater Good? The Devastating Ripple Effects of the Covid-19 Crisis

Schippers, Michaéla C.

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“…Some psychologists have argued that psychological help for the general population during this crisis has been largely overlooked (van Hoof, 2020). Schippers and Kompanje (2020) have reviewed the combination of effects and ripple effects that the crisis and the measures that have been taken has in terms of economic, social, mental and physical health, and present a model of the interrelated effects. They also point to the fact that interventions are needed in order to counteract some of these effects.…”

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“…The degree to which people suffer from psychological problems during the pandemic differs per individual and also depends on pre-existing psychological problems and vulnerabilities (e.g., Fegert et al, 2020). Therefore, there is even more need for customized, scalable interventions (see also This is a provisional file, not the final typeset article Schippers & Kompanje, 2020). The large majority of the general population would likely not need extensive psychological care but could still benefit from interventions to rebuild their sense of meaning in life.…”

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“…This loss of normalcy and the grief over what is no longer possible can lead to a sense of emptiness, and even a loss of meaning in life (Berinato, 2020;Taha, 2020). Some researchers have even suggested that isolation measures that take more than 10 days may lead to post traumatic stress syndrome (Schippers & Kompanje, 2020). In accordance with this, different theories have shown that finding meaning is an important element for recovery in a grief process, and have suggested that it can help in finding post-traumatic growth instead of post-traumatic stress (Hogan & Schmidt, 2002;Janoff-Bulman, 2006;Kessler, 2019;Updegraff, Silver, & Holman, 2008).…”

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“…In a short period of time, the normal life that people were used to living has been drastically and unexpectedly changed. This has consequences for people's mental and physical well-being (for a review, see Schippers & Kompanje, 2020).…”

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“…In accordance with this, different theories have shown that finding meaning is an important element for recovery in a grief process, and have suggested that it can help in finding post-traumatic growth instead of post-traumatic stress (Hogan & Schmidt, 2002;Janoff-Bulman, 2006;Kessler, 2019;Updegraff, Silver, & Holman, 2008). As the mental health effects can be quite severe (Fegert, Vitiello, Plener, & Clemens, 2020;Schippers & Kompanje, 2020), restoring a sense of meaning in life can be an essential part of the healing process (e.g., Hogan & Schmidt, 2002;Updegraff et al, 2008). However, research also suggests that people might need guidance to find meaning in a structured manner (Steger, Kashdan, Sullivan, & Lorentz, 2008).…”

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From Shattered Goals to Meaning in Life: Life Crafting in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020

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The novel COVID-19 pandemic has created an extraordinary situation for our generation, with many countries being on lockdown. With this new situation comes many psychological challenges, not only for health care workers and people suffering from COVID-19, but also for the general population. Adapting to the new situation can be demanding. Experts have suggested that emotions during this situation are very similar to grief, and people experience emptiness and sadness about the loss of their normal lives, which can even lead to a loss of meaning in life. In this paper, we argue that life crafting could offer a way to help people cope with the situation and renew their sense of meaning. A life crafting intervention is based on theoretical insights from multiple areas of research, like positive psychology, expressive writing, and the salutogenesis framework. Life-crafting interventions help people find meaning in life by focusing on their ideal future, and helping them set goals, make concrete plans to achieve those goals and overcome obstacles. Since having a clear purpose or meaning in life has been shown to have many benefits, we propose that it can also help people to cope with the psychological effects of the pandemic. A life-crafting intervention can offer people a chance to evaluate their goals in a time of uncertainty and rediscover meaning in life to guide them through these difficult times.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 98%

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confidence: 99%

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Corona exhaustion (CORONEX): COVID-19-induced exhaustion grinding down humanity

Silva¹

2021

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Predictors of Adolescent Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cognitive Reappraisal and Humor

Kuhlman

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Mousavi

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Journal of Adolescent Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to slow the spread of disease have particularly affected the lives of adolescents. Many studies have recently identified the risks to adolescent mental health posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet few have identified the markers of resilience to the events and concerns associated with the pandemic's lived experience. This study examined the moderating role of psychosocial resources in the association between the tangible and emotional experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and symptoms of common psychiatric problems during adolescence (depression, anxiety, proactive and reactive aggression, and sleep problems). Methods: Participants were adolescents in the United States who were oversampled for early life adversity before the COVID-19 pandemic. The psychosocial resources assessed were humor styles, emotion regulation, social support, optimism, and purpose in life, which have previously been identified as protective in the acute aftermath of stressful events. Results: Greater COVID-19 impact was associated with more anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep disturbance, and proactive aggression. COVID-19 impact and psychiatric symptoms were unrelated among youth reporting high self-enhancing humor and cognitive reappraisal. Conclusions: Adolescents high in humor and cognitive reappraisal may be protected against the mental health correlates of the COVID-19 pandemic and other prolonged stressors. Importantly, these factors are known to be modifiable through behavioral interventions. Attention to their effectiveness in prevention and intervention studies is needed as the pandemic continues to exert its impact on individuals and society.

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For the Greater Good? The Devastating Ripple Effects of the Covid-19 Crisis

Cited by 17 publications

References 138 publications

From Shattered Goals to Meaning in Life: Life Crafting in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

From Shattered Goals to Meaning in Life: Life Crafting in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Corona exhaustion (CORONEX): COVID-19-induced exhaustion grinding down humanity

Predictors of Adolescent Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cognitive Reappraisal and Humor

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