The Impact of General Self-Efficacy on Psychological Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Posttraumatic Growth and the Moderating Role of Deliberate Rumination

Zeng, Wei; Wu, Xingrou; Xu, Yanhua; Wu, Jia‐Min; Zeng, Yuqing; Shao, Jinlian; Huang, Dongtao; Zhu, Ziqi

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.684354

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“…The present study proposed that positive gains of PTG may be correlated with the aforementioned factors from a different angle ( 23 ). Indeed, our findings are consistent with Hypothesis 2, 3, and 4 and previous studies, especially, confirming that serial mediation existed in the above relations in the context of the pandemic.…”

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“…Nevertheless, no study has further investigated the PR improvement mechanism among college students especially in the COVID-19 background. Specifically, PR can be promoted in different ways, such as providing a supportive social network ( 68 ), elevating general self-efficacy ( 23 ), enhancing active coping self-efficacy strategies (e.g., enhancing the perception that one is able to manage or recover from a stressful event), learning mindfulness skills (e.g., deep breath and focusing on the present moment), as well as nurturing a sense of purpose in life and the ability to find meaning ( 69 – 71 ). According to the dimensions of PTG, traumatic events may have caused individuals to undergo positive changes and improvement in interpersonal relationships, future possibilities, personal strength, mental state, and attitudes toward life.…”

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“…In this regard, the abilities and resources possessed before the event should receive more attention. PTG ensures a deeper perspective and strength to people after traumatic events, which contributes to stronger beliefs and ability for action, increasing psychological resistance to negative effects when dealing with subsequent adversity ( 16 , 23 ). Theoretically, experience and positive changes after trauma can be antecedent factors for the development of PR.…”

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Post-traumatic Growth and Psychological Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Serial Mediation Model

2022

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Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines for managing to contain, mitigate, and limit of the COVID-19. However, it is more essential to highlight the urgency and importance of evaluating social functioning and mental health status during the pandemic. College students have experienced serious problems and have had to overcome many negative situations brought about by the pandemic. Accordingly, the present study intended to use Chinese college students as sample to examine the positive adoption and changes during the ongoing COVID-19. Guided by literatures in this filed, we explored the internal mechanism of post-traumatic growth affecting psychological resilience, and considered about mediation roles of positive coping styles and cognitive reappraisal. A total of 463 college students from universities in China effectively completed online questionnaires. The result indicated that these four variables were positively correlated with each other (ps < 0.001). More importantly, our findings proved a direct and positive effect on psychological resilience. Positive coping styles and cognitive reappraisal, respectively, mediated the relationship between post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience. Over all, the hypothesized serial model conclusively fits the data: students with high-level post-traumatic growth tended to report increased use of positive coping strategies, which further facilitated their cognitive reappraisal, and subsequently, promoted their psychological resilience. The findings obtained in this study will provide a theoretical basis and possible viable strategies for both targeted crisis intervention and psychological trauma recovery plans.

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“…Also, a dynamic model of psychological resilience was jointly developed and proposed by several scientific institutions in the United States ( Mandleco, 2000 ). Both models divide the protective factors for psychological resilience into two types, internal and external ( Zeng et al, 2021 ). Internal factors include biological factors, such as physical condition, temperament, and gender, and psychological factors, such as intelligence, cognitive style, problem-solving skills, and personality.…”

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The Influence of Sense of Place on Elementary School Students’ Creativity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating and Buffering Effects of Psychological Resilience

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PurposeTo understand the relationship between sense of place and creativity and the mechanisms that affect this relationship, the researchers constructed a mediation model to examine the effect of sense of place on creativity and the mediating role of psychological resilience in elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsA total of 1,711 students in an elementary school in Beijing, China, were surveyed using Chinese-language versions of the Sense of Place Scale, the Psychological Resilience Scale-Short Version, and the Innovative Behavior Inventory. SPSS (version 23) and PROCESS plug-in (version 3.3) were used for correlation and mediation analyses.Results(1) Correlation analysis revealed that sense of place was positively related to psychological resilience (r = 0.445, p < 0.01) and creativity (r = 0.590, p < 0.01). (2) Psychological resilience was also positively correlated with creativity (r = 0.625, p < 0.01). (3) Further, after controlling for gender and grade level, it was found that sense of place directly predicted creativity and that sense of place also indirectly predicted creativity through psychological resilience. The direct effect (0.45) and the mediating effect (0.23) accounted for 65.95 and 34.05% of the total effect, respectively.ConclusionThe results demonstrate that sense of place is a positive predictor of creativity and can play a facilitating role to some extent. Moreover, psychological resilience is a mediating factor, acting as a buffer between sense of place and creativity. These results contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms influencing creativity.

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“…Several studies have shown the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with PTG in students that have graduated high school (Yu, Yu, & Hu, 2021) and in college students (Kutza & Cornell., 2021;Zeng, Zeng, Xu et al, 2021). However, it remains unknown whether PTG occurs in current high school students as a result of the stress experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.…”

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Post-Traumatic Growth among High School during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey Study

Kristo¹

2021

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Background: Following major life crisis or traumatic events, people can change their perspectives and experience personal growth, a process known as posttraumatic growth (PTG). The goal of this study was to evaluate the stress experienced by high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine whether they have experienced post-traumatic growth. Methods: An anonymous online survey regarding stress and PTG related to the COVID-19 pandemic was distributed to 500 students from a high school in Massachusetts between March 01-21, 2021. Results: A total of 167 of 500 surveys were completed (33.4% response rate). Most students (83.2%) reported moderate and severe stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more 12th grade students experienced severe stress (40.0% vs. 34.0% of 11 graders, 34.3% of 10 graders, and 22.5% of 9th graders). Furthermore, more female students experienced severe stress (40.7% vs. 22.5% of males). Participants were most stressed about the outlook for their future, followed by social isolation, personal or familial risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, the quality of education during the pandemic, and financial difficulties. The most positive COVID-19 related change reported by the surveyed students was increased compassion for others, followed by development of new interests, feeling that they can rely on people in times of trouble, increased willingness to try to change situations that they are unsatisfied with, changed priorities about what is important in life, greater appreciation for their own life's value, better able to accept the way things work out, greater sense of personal strength, increased appreciation of each day, greater sense of closeness with others, being more willing to express emotions, appreciation of new opportunities, and better understanding of spiritual matters. Female participants reported more personal growth in all PTG categories. Conclusions: While high school students experience significant stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study suggests that they can also experience positive life changes as a result of such a traumatic event.

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The Impact of General Self-Efficacy on Psychological Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Posttraumatic Growth and the Moderating Role of Deliberate Rumination

Cited by 31 publications

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Post-traumatic Growth and Psychological Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Serial Mediation Model

Post-traumatic Growth and Psychological Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Serial Mediation Model

The Influence of Sense of Place on Elementary School Students’ Creativity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating and Buffering Effects of Psychological Resilience

Post-Traumatic Growth among High School during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey Study

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