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Finding the silver lining in the COVID-19 crisis
Robin M Kowalski1, Hailey Carroll1, Jordan Britt1
1Clemson University, USA.
Journal of Health Psychology
|March 1, 2021
Summary
Even during the COVID-19 crisis, people found benefits and experienced post-traumatic growth (PTG). This study explored how benefit-finding related to coping, gratitude, and mental health during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Aversive experiences can lead to post-traumatic growth (PTG).
- Benefit-finding is a key component of PTG.
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique global crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate benefit-finding during the COVID-19 crisis.
- To examine the relationship between benefit-finding, PTG, coping, gratitude, and mental health.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 179 Amazon MTurk workers.
- Assessed satisfaction with work, leisure, fitness, mental health, and finances.
- Measured benefit-finding, PTG, coping, and gratitude.
Main Results:
- Participants reported decreased satisfaction across multiple life domains during the pandemic.
- Benefit-finding in COVID-19 was positively associated with PTG, coping, gratitude, and mental health.
- Commonly reported benefits included increased family/friend time, a slower pace of life, and improved physical health.
Conclusions:
- Benefit-finding is a significant factor in post-traumatic growth, even amidst widespread adversity like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Strategies promoting benefit-finding may support mental health and resilience during crises.
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