Coping Strategies Used by Older Adults During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Kurth Maria, Igarashi Heidi, Aldwin Carolyn
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
Older adults use more adaptive coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to younger adults.
Conclusion
Older adults reported better mental health than younger adults during the pandemic, likely due to their use of adaptive coping strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults used more adaptive coping strategies like positive reappraisal.
- 93% of participants responded to the coping question.
- Problem-focused coping was positively correlated with trait resilience.
Takeaway
Older people found better ways to handle stress during COVID-19 than younger people, which helped them feel better.
Methodology
Open-ended responses from an online survey were analyzed using a directed content analysis.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on adults in Oregon, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adults aged 50 and older, with a mean age of 71.27.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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