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Silvia Ubillos Landa1, Alicia Puente Martínez2, Marcela Gracia-Leiva1
1University of Burgos.
The Journal of Psychology
|September 27, 2024
Summary
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, positive emotions can increase. Older adults effectively used humor and affection to manage emotions, highlighting age benefits in emotional regulation during crises.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gerontology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented global challenges, impacting individuals' emotional well-being.
- Despite widespread negative experiences, people can still cultivate positive emotions even amid adversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine changes in emotional responses during the COVID-19 pandemic using a longitudinal study.
- To identify factors that facilitate positive emotional engagement and perception of negative situations as opportunities.
Main Methods:
- A three-wave longitudinal web-based survey was conducted in Spain with 396 participants during lockdown.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, repeated measures General Linear Model, and mixed-effects models.
Main Results:
- Both positive and negative affect increased over the study period.
- Older adults exhibited higher positive affect and lower negative affect.
- Positive humor and affection coping strategies were associated with increased positive emotions and decreased negative emotions in older adults.
Conclusions:
- Age appears to confer benefits in emotional regulation, particularly during stressful periods like the pandemic lockdown.
- Positive psychological interventions aimed at increasing positive emotions can enhance mental health resilience in future crises.
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