Coronavirus Stress, Optimism-Pessimism, Psychological Inflexibility, and
Psychological Health: Psychometric Properties of the Coronavirus Stress Measure
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Arslan G
; Y?ld?r?m M
; Tanhan A
; Bulu? M
; Allen KA
Int J Ment Health Addict
2021[]; 19
(6
): 2423-2439
PMID32837425
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is currently a global health threat
attributed to negatively affecting the mental health and well-being of people
globally. The purpose of the present study is to examine the mediating role of
optimism-pessimism and psychological inflexibility in the relationship of
coronavirus stress with psychological problems among Turkish adults. The sample
of the study included 451 adults (55% women). Participants mainly consisted of
young adults with a mean age of 23.30 years, ranging from 18 to 65 years
(SD?=?6.97). A mediation model indicated that coronavirus stress had a
significant predictive effect on optimism-pessimism, psychological inflexibility,
and psychological problems. Further, optimism-pessimism and psychological
inflexibility mediated the effect of coronavirus stress on psychological problems
in adults. Lastly, optimism-pessimism predicted the psychological problems of
adults through psychological inflexibility. These results elucidate our
understanding of the role of mediators in coronavirus stress and psychological
health problems. The findings are useful in terms of providing evidence for
tailoring interventions and implementing preventative approaches to mitigate the
psychopathological consequences of COVID-19. Based on the present findings, the
potential utility of acceptance and commitment therapy is discussed within the
context of COVID-19.
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