The Impact of Positive Youth Development Attributes on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents Under COVID-19

Shek, Daniel T. L.; Zhao, Li; Dou, Diya; Zhu, Xiaoqin; Xiao, Chenghan

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.01.011

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“…This result is in close agreement with those found for rapid systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the reported rates of PTSD among medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic (43). However, this rate for PTSD was higher than those of the Chinese public (4.6%) one month after the COVID-19 outbreak in China ( 44) and a similar report on PTSD (10.4%) among Chinese adolescents in June 2020 (45). This comparison highlighted the importance of paying attention to the PTSD status quo of frontline medical workers in Wuhan during the fight against COVID-19.…”

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Association Between Perceived Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Wuhan City

Mei

Liang

Hui

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Objective: The study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among frontline medical staff during the lockdown in Wuhan city, China, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: The study was conducted in August 2020, which included 516 medical staff between 21 to 65 years. The PTSD Checklist-Civilian, Perceived Stress Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, and Compassion Fatigue Short Scale were used.Results: The results indicated that 10.5% of the medical staff experienced PTSD symptoms, and insomnia severity mediated the effect of perceived stress on PTSD. In addition, compassion fatigue moderated the association between perceived stress and PTSD.Conclusion: The study elucidated the mechanisms underlying the association between perceived stress and PTSD. Moreover, it emphasized the importance of long-term monitoring of the mental health status of frontline medical staff who supported Wuhan. The results can serve as reference for relevant medical and health departments to formulate active interventions and preventive measures against PTSD for unsung heroes who put their lives on the line during difficult times.

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Association Between Perceived Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Wuhan City

Mei

Liang

Hui

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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“…Previous research also found that emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of psychological disorders [ 13 ]. As emotional intelligence is an internal asset to show one’s self-perceived emotional competency, it can be one of the positive youth development attributes [ 31 ]. A study highlighted the protective role of positive youth development attributes in protecting adolescents from depression in Chinese adolescents [ 32 ].…”

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“…Social support is believed to influence the individuals’ responses to stressful events as an individual external asset under COVID-19 [ 9 ]. There is a common proposition that the developmental assets are factors facilitating adolescent development, which means social support can be one of the positive youth development attributes [ 31 ]. The protective effect of possessing strong positive youth development qualities on adolescents’ mental health in stressful situations verified the social support protective role [ 32 ].…”

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Risk Factors of Psychological Disorders After the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Mediating Role of Social Support and Emotional Intelligence

Fan

2021

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Purpose The present study examined the risk factors of psychological disorders after COVID-19 outbreak and tested the possible mediating role of social support and emotional intelligence on the relationship between COVID-19 pandemic exposure and psychological disorders. Methods We conducted an online survey from May 25, 2020 until June 10, 2020 among Chinese university students who had been quarantined at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social support was assessed using the Social Support Rating Scale. Self-perceived emotional competency was measured using a Chinese version of the self-report Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale. The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale was used to assess nonspecific symptoms of psychological disorders. Results A total of 6,027 college students participated in the survey, of whom 2,732 (45.3%) reported mental health issues. Men and people in a relationship showed higher frequencies of psychological disorders. Social support and emotional intelligence were both negatively associated with psychological disorders. Stepwise linear regression revealed that the most important predictors of psychological disorders were self-emotion appraisal, family relationships, and showing panic about COVID-19 on the social media. Path analysis suggested that the association between pandemic exposure and psychological disorders was partially mediated by emotional intelligence, but not by social support. Conclusions Emotional intelligence may mediate the relationship between COVID-19 pandemic exposure and psychological disorders. Psychological interventions fostering emotional intelligence and social support should be implemented among university students to reduce the psychological harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…The majority of articles focused entirely on child and adolescent populations ≤18 years of age. However, 24 studies also included populations ≥18 years (Alamrawy, Fadl, & Khaled, 2021;Banati, Jones, & Youssef, 2020;Buzzi et al, 2020;Chahal et al, 2021;Chen, She, et al, 2020;Commodari & La Rosa, 2020;Conte et al, 2020;de Matos et al, 2020;Esposito et al, 2020;Ferrando et al, 2020;Fish et al, 2020;Fitzpatrick, Carson, & Weisz, 2020;Janssen et al, 2020;Matovu, Kabwama, Ssekamatte, Ssenkusu, & Wanyenze, 2021;Munasinghe et al, 2020;Murata et al, 2021;Qi, Liu, et al, 2020;Rauschenberg et al, 2020;Scott et al, 2021;Shek et al, 2021;Storch et al, 2021;Tanaka & Okamoto, 2021;Tromans et al, 2020;. Thirteen studies targeted primary school populations (<12 years) (Alonso-Mart ınez et al, 2021; Chen, Chen, et al, 2020; de Avila et al, 2020;Dumas, Ellis, & Litt, 2020;Fontenelle-Tereshchuk, 2020;A.…”

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Review: Mental health impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on children and youth – a systematic review

Samji

Ladak

et al. 2021

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented threat to global mental health. Children and adolescents may be more susceptible to mental health impacts related to their vulnerable developmental stage, fear of infection, home confinement, suspension of regular school and extracurricular activities, physical distancing mandates, and larger scale threats such as global financial recessions and associated impacts. Our objective was to review existing evidence of the COVID-19 pandemic's global impact on the mental health of children and adolescents <19 years of age and to identify personal and contextual factors that may enhance risk or confer protection in relation to mental health outcomes. Methods: We conducted a search of peerreviewed and preprint research published in English from January 1, 2020, to February 22, 2021. We included studies collecting primary data on COVID-19-related mental health impacts on children and adolescents. We graded the strength of included articles using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine rating scheme. Results: Our search and review yielded 116 articles presenting data on a total of 127,923 children and adolescents; 50,984 child and adolescent proxy reports (e.g., parents, healthcare practitioners); and >3,000 chart reviews. A high prevalence of COVID-19-related fear was noted among children and adolescents, as well as more depressive and anxious symptoms compared with prepandemic estimates. Older adolescents, girls, and children and adolescents living with neurodiversities and/or chronic physical conditions were more likely to experience negative mental health outcomes. Many studies reported mental health deterioration among children and adolescents due to COVID-19 pandemic control measures. Physical exercise, access to entertainment, positive familial relationships, and social support were associated with better mental health outcomes. Conclusions: This review highlights the urgent need for practitioners and policymakers to attend to and collaborate with children and adolescents, especially those in higher risk subgroups, to mitigate short-and long-term pandemic-associated mental health effects. Key Practitioner Message• Children and adolescents are at crucial phases of development, making them more susceptible to negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and response measures.• In this review, children and adolescents were found to experience more depressive and anxious symptoms than reported prepandemic rates, specifically with high levels of fear and concern regarding the impact of COVID-19 on their lives.• Factors associated with worse COVID-19 mental health outcomes were older adolescent age, female gender, neurodiversity, and the presence of chronic physical conditions.• While this review captures emerging data, study designs that utilize validated measures and undertake longitudinal data capture will greatly improve understanding of impacts.• Pandemic-associated negative impacts on child and adolescent mental health are clear and must be...

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The Impact of Positive Youth Development Attributes on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents Under COVID-19

Cited by 59 publications

References 38 publications

Association Between Perceived Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Wuhan City

Association Between Perceived Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Wuhan City

Risk Factors of Psychological Disorders After the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Mediating Role of Social Support and Emotional Intelligence

Review: Mental health impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on children and youth – a systematic review

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