The role of emotion regulation in mental health during the COVID‐19 outbreak: A 10‐wave longitudinal study

Brenning, Katrijn; Waterschoot, Joachim; Dieleman, Lisa; Morbée, Sofie; Vermote, Branko; Soenens, Bart; Kaap‐Deeder, Jolene van der; Bogaard, Daphne van den; Vansteenkiste, Maarten

doi:10.1002/smi.3204

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“…To measure life satisfaction, we selected the item “In the previous week, I was satisfied with my life.” of the Satisfaction with Life Scale 30 in line with the study of Brenning et al 31 We did the same for vitality based on the Subjective Vitality Scale scale (“In the previous week, I felt energized” 32 ) and asked participants to report on a scale ranging from 1 (“seldom or never, less than 1 day”) to 4 (“mostly or all the time, 5 to 7 days”). We chose this single item method for the sake of practicality 33 while losing little validity of these measures.…”

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How the Stringency of the COVID-19 Restrictions Influences Motivation for Adherence and Well-Being: The Critical Role of Proportionality

Waterschoot,

Morbée,

Bergh

et al. 2023

Int J Health Policy Manag

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Background: The stringency of the measures taken by governments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic varied considerably across countries and time. In the present study, we examined how the proportionality to the epidemiological situation is related to citizens’behavior, motivation and mental health. Methods: Across 421 days between March 2020 and March 2022, 273,722 Belgian participants (Mage = 49.47; 63.9% female; 33% single) completed an online questionnaire. Multiple linear mixed regression modeling was used to examine the interaction between the epidemiological situation, as indicated by the actual hospitalization numbers, and the stringency index to predict day-to-day variation in the variables of interest. Results: Systematic evidence emerged showing that disproportional situations, as opposed to proportional situations, were associated with a clear pattern of maladaptive outcomes. Specifically, when either strict or lenient measures were disproportional in relation to the epidemiological situation, people reported lower autonomous motivation, more controlled motivation and amotivation, less adherence to sanitary rules, higher perceived risk of infection, lower need satisfaction, and higher anxiety and depressive symptoms. Perceived risk severity especially covaried with the stringency of the measures. At the absolute level, citizens reported the highest need satisfaction and mental health during days with proportional lenient measures. Conclusion: Stringent measures are not per se demotivating or compromising of people’s well-being, nor are lenient measures as such motivating or enhancing well-being. Only proportional measures, that is, measures with a level of stringency that is aligned with the actual epidemiological situation, are associated with the greatest motivational, behavioral, and mental health benefits.

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How the Stringency of the COVID-19 Restrictions Influences Motivation for Adherence and Well-Being: The Critical Role of Proportionality

Waterschoot,

Morbée,

Bergh

et al. 2023

Int J Health Policy Manag

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“…In line with the barometer metaphor, the instrument repeatedly and dynamically assessed the “psychological pressure” and “morale” of the population. Specifically, during the first 10 weeks of the pandemic, when Belgium was facing a strict lockdown, we launched daily surveys, with some participants being longitudinally followed up for 10 consecutive weeks (Brenning et al., 2022; Morbée et al, 2023). As the pandemic progressed, the pace of data collection slowed down and we adapted new data collection waves to accommodate emerging themes and concerns related to the particular phase of the pandemic.…”

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Psychological science and its societal mission during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic: The Motivation Barometer as an evidence‐informed policy instrument in Belgium

Vansteenkiste,

Waterschoot,

Morbée

et al. 2023

Social Issues Policy Review

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Upon the outbreak of the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, it was clear that the pandemic would not only entail physical but also psychological challenges and threats to individuals’ sustained motivation, behavioral adherence, and mental health. To encourage the Belgian authorities to take these psychological aspects into account, the Motivation Barometer, a large‐scale and dynamic survey, was launched in March 2020. Its purpose was to monitor cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of citizens’ functioning across the pandemic, with special attention given to motivational and social factors. In the present review, we provide a description of the methodology of the Motivation Barometer, we synthesize the key findings emerging from the Motivation Barometer, we clarify how these findings were used in practice to the benefit of different societal stakeholders (i.e., the broader public, policymakers, intermediate‐level organizations, and media), and we highlight its potential contribution for the management of other societal challenges (e.g., climate change, well‐being). We conclude that the Motivation Barometer was a critical policy instrument during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic in Belgium. It helped to bridge the gap between social scientists, policymakers, the media, and the general public, and, as such, allowed to demonstrate the incremental value of psychological sciences for society.

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“…Van Steenkiste et al (2022) observaram em seu estudo, que há consequências negativas de acordo com a estimulação sofrida pelos profissionais durante o enfrentamento de um surto de doença, pois sabe-se que o estresse psicológico agudo ativa o sistema simpático da medula adrenal e o eixo hipotálamo-hipófise adrenal. Nesse contexto, a resposta ao estresse afeta a saúde física e mental a curto ou longo prazo.…”

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A Importância Do Profissional Enfermeiro Da Atenção Básica Na Assistência a Crianças Autistas: Revisão Integrativa De Literatura

Gomes,

Feitosa,

Almeida

et al. 2023

Saúde Mental: As Múltiplas Faces Da Assistência

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The role of emotion regulation in mental health during the COVID‐19 outbreak: A 10‐wave longitudinal study

Cited by 14 publications

References 72 publications

How the Stringency of the COVID-19 Restrictions Influences Motivation for Adherence and Well-Being: The Critical Role of Proportionality

How the Stringency of the COVID-19 Restrictions Influences Motivation for Adherence and Well-Being: The Critical Role of Proportionality

Psychological science and its societal mission during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic: The Motivation Barometer as an evidence‐informed policy instrument in Belgium

A Importância Do Profissional Enfermeiro Da Atenção Básica Na Assistência a Crianças Autistas: Revisão Integrativa De Literatura

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