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Mood Responses Associated With COVID-19 Restrictions
Peter C Terry1, Renée L Parsons-Smith2,3, Victoria R Terry1,4
1Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 14, 2020
Summary
COVID-19 lockdowns significantly impacted mental health, causing widespread mood disturbances like increased tension and depression. These negative effects were more pronounced in females and younger adults during the restriction period.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated global lockdowns, impacting physical and psychological well-being.
- Understanding the mood responses during these unprecedented restrictions is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate mood responses during the COVID-19 lockdown period from March to June 2020.
- To identify demographic and temporal factors influencing mood during restrictions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Brunel Mood Scale administered online to 1,062 participants.
- Collected mood data from March to June 2020 via www.moodprofiling.com.
Main Results:
- An inverse iceberg mood profile was observed, indicating elevated tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion, with reduced vigor.
- Females, individuals aged ≤25, and certain education groups reported more negative mood profiles.
- Mood disturbance peaked in April and June, highlighting temporal fluctuations.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 restrictions led to significant mood disturbances, increasing the risk of psychopathology.
- Demographic factors (sex, age, education) and time influenced mood responses during the pandemic.
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