Role of focusing on the positive side during COVID-19 outbreak: Mental health perspective from positive psychology.

Yamaguchi, Keiko; Takebayashi, Yoshitake; Miyamae, Mitsuhiro; Komazawa, Asami; Yokoyama, Chika; Ito, Masaya

doi:10.1037/tra0000807

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“…The present finding is also the first empirical research to support the importance of existential positive psychology (PP2.0) of accepting the dark side of life with optimism and gratitude. We therefore support proposals for the application of positive psychological approaches that target gratitude and tragic optimism in particular in order to manage wellbeing during self-isolation and social distancing (Fischer et al, 2020;Holmes et al, 2020;Yamaguchi et al, 2020) and periods of adversity more generally. A move towards more holistic models of health that extends the limited aims of the medical model by seeking to build wellbeing -rather than a reduction of illbeing -is necessary for sustainable wellbeing among entire populations.…”

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“…Researchers have highlighted the importance of wellbeing in protecting against inflammation and reducing the risk of catching the virus (Fancourt & Steptoe, 2020;Vieira et al, 2020) and have therefore argued for the use of self-guided therapeutic and positive psychological approaches to manage wellbeing during self-isolation and social distancing, including physical activity, savouring positive emotions, and optimising positive social resources (Fischer et al, 2020;Holmes et al, 2020;Yamaguchi et al, 2020). Theoretical developments have also emphasised how navigating the challenges of life and the experience of suffering may contribute to sustainable wellbeing .…”

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Predictors of wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key roles for gratitude and tragic optimism in a UK-based cohort.

Mead¹,

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Tree³

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Here we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on wellbeing among UK-based respondents (N = 133). We explore the extent to which variables across wellbeing domains (physical activity, gratitude, tragic optimism, social support, and nature connection) contribute to wellbeing according to our previously proposed GENIAL model. Wellbeing was significantly reduced compared to both retrospective pre-lockdown measures (d=0.55) and a Scottish sample from 2018 (d=0.39). The regression model, containing wellbeing-related variables along with age, sex, and subjective socioeconomic status, accounted for up to 50% of the variance in wellbeing. While all predictor variables were significantly associated with wellbeing in zero-order correlations, only gratitude and tragic optimism contributed significantly to the regression model. These findings provide the first evidence for the contribution of these positive psychological factors to wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Implications for wellbeing at a time of great suffering and existential positive psychology (PP2.0) are discussed.

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Predictors of wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key roles for gratitude and tragic optimism in a UK-based cohort.

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“…Sixth, empowerment for oneself, peers, family, community, and society levels is helpful. Finally, having a resilient mindset (i.e., regarding pandemic as a chance for growth and development), embracing the challenges and treating them as opportunities to grow (Yamaguchi et al 2020 ) can help to promote positive well-being under COVID-19.…”

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COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections

Shek

2021

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COVID-19 has severely affected the world since December 2020. Because of its sudden onset and highly contagious nature, the world has responded in a “crisis management” manner. With effective vaccines almost available, it is appropriate at this time to have some reflections about COVID-19 in relation to the quality of life issues. In this paper, we highlight twelve issues for reflection, which can help us better prepared for future pandemics. These include: digital divide, health inequality, gender inequality, economic disadvantage, family well-being, impact on holistic well-being, economic development versus saving lives, consumption versus environmental protection, individual rights versus collective rights, international collaboration versus conflict, prevention of negative well-being, and promotion of positive well-being.

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“…4. Perspectives: Among the eight selected [56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63] perspectives, two are from India, two from the United States, and one each from Japan, United Kingdom, China and Lebanon. The perspectives from the United States show the dilemma and fear of essential workers, 58 as well as focus on certain micro-practices and self-assessments to The Psychological Aspects of COVID- 19 Sharma,Misra 155 This document was downloaded for personal use only.…”

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“…Severe mental symptoms were reported in nurses, women, frontline health care workers and those working in Wuhan. Psychological interventions are required to minimise the psychological disturbances of health care workers 36 Japan comes out with the perspective explaining the need to curb the negative attitude and rejoice at the positive side during these troublesome days 60. Perspective from United Kingdom expresses its views regarding the psychological effects of quarantining a city and compares it with voluntary isolation 61.…”

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The Psychological Aspects of COVID-19: A Review

Sharma

Misra

2020

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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It has affected 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances, thus producing a significant impact on the physical and mental health, behaviour and economy. In this era of crisis, lot of guidelines and measures to combat the disease are present, but the area of adverse mental health consequences is still neglected. This review attempts to highlight the psychological problems associated with this disease. Objective This article aims to retrieve from the existing literature and state the mental effects of COVID-19. Methods A review was developed based on the articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Elsevier, JAMA Network, The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, Cell, Wiley, Nature, Science and special databases for COVID like the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library, World Health Organization's COVID-19 research article database, COVID-19 Open Research Dataset, LitCovid. The search terms included combination of ‘coronavirus’, ‘COVID-19’, ‘psychological’, ‘quarantine’, ‘children’. All the studies mentioning about the mental consequences and interventions for psychological repercussions associated with COVID-19 are eligible for inclusion. In addition, the research papers in English language have been included. Conclusion There is a need for research among vulnerable population to study the long-term effects of psychological impact of COVID-19.

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Role of focusing on the positive side during COVID-19 outbreak: Mental health perspective from positive psychology.

Abstract: This paper discusses how positive emotions can help maintain and improve mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak, taking into account examples of social interaction and positive psychology research efforts in Japanese context.

Cited by 63 publications

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Predictors of wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key roles for gratitude and tragic optimism in a UK-based cohort.

Predictors of wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key roles for gratitude and tragic optimism in a UK-based cohort.

COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections

The Psychological Aspects of COVID-19: A Review

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