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  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Large-scale events impact well-being differently across age groups.
  • Previous research shows varied age-related resilience to crises like 9/11 and SARS.
  • The impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on adult well-being remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of adults.
  • To examine how age moderates the relationship between COVID-19 disruption and psychological outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • 166 community-dwelling adults (aged 18-79) participated.
  • Perceived stress and affect were measured.
  • The perceived disruption of COVID-19 was assessed in relation to psychological outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Age significantly moderated the impact of COVID-19 disruption on perceived stress and negative affect.
  • Older adults (over 50) reported similar stress and negative affect regardless of disruption level.
  • Younger adults experienced higher stress and negative affect with greater perceived COVID-19 disruption.

Conclusions:

  • Findings align with the Strength and Vulnerability Integration (SAVI) model.
  • Middle-aged and older adults demonstrated better emotional regulation and less negative well-being impact from COVID-19.
  • Sustained stressors like COVID-19 may affect older adults differently over time, warranting further investigation.