A Diary Study on When and With Whom Recovery Experiences Modulate Daily Stress and Worry During a COVID-19 Lockdown
Julie Ménard1, Annie Foucreault1, Hugues Leduc1
1Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 3, 2021
Summary
During COVID-19 lockdowns, negative moods persisted. However, recovery experiences like detachment and relaxation improved mood, except for some individuals with dependents, suggesting personalized mental health strategies are crucial.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Pandemic Research
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated global lockdowns, significantly impacting individuals' mental health.
- Understanding and mitigating negative mood states during prolonged confinement is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the dynamics of pandemic-related negative mood and the impact of recovery experiences.
- To identify factors influencing mood fluctuations during lockdown.
Main Methods:
- A 7-day daily survey study with 264 participants, assessing mood and recovery experiences four times daily.
- Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling (MSEM) was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Negative mood demonstrated a moment-to-moment persistence with a response lag effect.
- Experiencing psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, control, pleasure, or relatedness improved subsequent mood.
- For single individuals with dependents, certain recovery experiences worsened mood, indicating a potential backfiring effect.
Conclusions:
- Recovery experiences can buffer negative mood during lockdowns, highlighting their protective role.
- The effectiveness of recovery strategies may vary based on individual circumstances, such as being single with dependents.
- Personalized mental health interventions are recommended, considering potential negative impacts of certain recovery experiences for at-risk groups.
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