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Trait mindfulness, self-efficacy, and coping strategies during COVID-19
Sandra Schmiedeler1, Alina Reichhardt2, Leonie Schneider2
1Begabungspsychologische Beratungsstelle, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Trait mindfulness, a moment-to-moment awareness, positively impacts psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. This protective factor was a stronger predictor of mental health outcomes than vice versa.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- COVID-19 Research
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global mental health.
- Mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental present moment awareness, emerged as a potential protective factor against psychological distress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between trait mindfulness and psychological outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To examine self-efficacy and coping strategies as additional predictors of mental health during this period.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal online survey was conducted with 207 students (85% female, aged 18-25) from May to July 2020.
- Trait mindfulness, psychological well-being, depressiveness, anxiety, stress, coping strategies, and self-efficacy were assessed at multiple time points.
- A cross-lagged panel design was employed to analyze the predictive relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Initial psychological outcomes were linked to trait mindfulness and coping strategies.
- Changes in psychological outcomes were predicted by trait mindfulness, self-efficacy, and maladaptive coping.
- Trait mindfulness demonstrated a stronger predictive capacity for psychological outcomes compared to the reverse.
Conclusions:
- Trait mindfulness is a valuable resource for maintaining psychological well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The findings underscore the importance of cultivating mindfulness for mental health resilience during crises.
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