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Amy Knepple Carney1, Allyson S Graf2, Grace Hudson1
1Psychology Department, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
The Gerontologist
|August 19, 2020
Summary
Older adults showed greater resilience to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- 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.
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