The Impact of COVID-19 on Coping Strategies and Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Tian Junyan, Allan Alexa, Simon Lena, Ross Lesley, Beydoun May, Zonderman Alan, Evans Michele, Gamaldo Alyssa
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
The study examines how COVID-19 affects the relationship between avoidant coping strategies and perceived stress in older adults.
Conclusion
COVID-19 infection significantly influences how older adults use avoidant coping strategies in response to stress.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 had lower levels of avoidant coping than those without infection.
- A significant interaction effect was found between COVID-19 infection and perceived stress on avoidance coping.
Takeaway
This study found that older adults who got COVID-19 used fewer avoidant coping strategies when stressed compared to those who didn't.
Methodology
The study used the Avoidant Brief COPE scale to measure coping strategies among a subsample of older adults.
Participant Demographics
52.33% Black adults, age range: 46-82.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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