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Average or extraordinary? A tale of two studied samples' anxiety related recovery work after COVID-19

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  • 1Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older Canadians effectively managed pandemic anxiety post-mandates, demonstrating resilience and diverse coping strategies. Age is an asset, not a vulnerability, in navigating public health challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant mental distress, particularly for vulnerable populations.
  • Public discourse often characterized older adults as physically and mentally vulnerable during the pandemic.
  • Emerging research suggests age can be an asset, aligning with positive psychology principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how average older Canadians managed pandemic-related anxiety after the lifting of public health measures.
  • To challenge the prevailing narrative of older adults as solely vulnerable during health crises.

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  • A national census-based quota sample of older Canadians (N=1,327) was surveyed.
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Keywords:
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  • An e-survey collected data on anxiety levels and coping mechanisms between July 1st and August 16th, 2022.

    • Main Results:

    • Both study samples employed a diverse range of coping strategies for managing pandemic-related anxiety.
    • Older Canadians managed anxiety effectively, comparable to healthier, better-educated, and generally older peers.
    • Descriptive network analyses highlighted commonalities in coping mechanisms across diverse groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Average older Canadians demonstrated capability in managing anxiety, reframing age as an asset rather than a vulnerability.
    • Findings support a positive psychology perspective on resilience in older adults facing adversity.
    • Future research should include post-pandemic comparative analyses to further understand adaptation and coping.
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