Mediators of the relationship between psychology doctoral students? Perceived stress and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic: Self-care and social support

It has been well established that psychology doctoral students experience an inordinate amount of stress. Extant literature has proposed that engaging in self-care and feeling socially supported by peers and faculty has resulted in decreased stress levels and an improved quality of life (e.g., E. Ayala et al., 2017;Bamonti et al., 2014;Colman et al., 2016;Rummell, 2015).This study explored the relationship between perceived stress due to COVID-19 and perceived quality of life and via two mediators: self-care practices and perceived social support. Limited research has investigated psychology doctoral students' perceived quality of life during wave one of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected using a quantitative online survey that also included two open-response items focused on quality of life and perceived social support. The sample included 350 health service psychology doctoral students aged 18 years and older. A parallel multiple mediator analysis revealed: (a) perceived stress was negatively related to quality of life;(b) a direct effect of stress due to COVID-19 on quality of life when controlling for self-care practices and perceived social support;(c) perceived stress was inversely related to self-care practices and perceived social support;(d) self-care practices and perceived social support were significantly and positively related to perceived quality of life;and (e) self-care practice and perceived social support significantly mediated the effects of perceived stress due to COVID-19. Results supported the importance of psychology doctoral students engaging in self-care practices and being provided ongoing social support from their doctoral programs and faculty to mitigate the deleterious effects of stress on quality of life. This research has advanced the field of education and training in applied psychology doctoral programs by elucidating the importance of professional and personal social support for trainees? quality-of-life. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

COVID-19 Stress in Relation to Parent Emotional Intelligence and Child Mental Health among a Canadian Sample

Due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19, more studies are needed to examine how parents and children are impacted by the pandemic, and more specifically the role of parental Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the link between COVID-19 stressors and child mental health outcomes. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationships between COVID-19 stressors, parental EI, and child anxiety and depression outcomes. Fifty parents (mean age = 41.98 years;88% mothers) of children between the ages of 8-11 years old (mean age = 9.46 years;74% boys) completed online questionnaires assessing COVID-19 stress, parental EI, and child anxiety and depression symptoms. Although no significant results were found between parent COVID-19 stress, parent EI, and child depression symptoms, the results suggest that parental COVID-19 stress was related to child anxiety. Exploratory analyses were conducted examining specific domains of COVID-19 stress, parental EI, and child anxiety and depression symptoms. Findings indicate the resilience of child mood and parental EI to COVID-19 stress among this sample, as well as child anxiety being a potential area of risk during the pandemic. Knowledge of these associations gives insight into areas to prioritize for mental health clinicians in assessment and intervention.

Do executive functions buffer against COVID-19 stress?: A latent variable approach.

Levels of COVID-19 stress have soared worldwide as a result of the pandemic. Given the pernicious psychological and physiological effects of stress, there is an urgent need for us to protect populations against the pandemic's psychological impact. While there exists literature documenting the prevalence of COVID-19 stress among various populations, insufficient research has investigated psychological factors that might mitigate this worrying trend. To address this gap in the literature, the current study seeks to examine executive functions as a potential cognitive buffer against COVID-19 stress. To do so, the study adopted a latent variable approach to examine three latent factors of executive functions and their relation to COVID-19 stress among a sample of 243 young adults. Structural equation models showed differential associations between COVID-19 stress and the latent factors of executive functions. While the latent factor of updating working memory was associated with attenuated COVID-19 stress, task switching and inhibitory control were not significantly associated with COVID-19 stress. These results further our understanding of the critical processes of executive functions and highlight the nuanced link between executive functions and pandemic-related stress. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-023-04652-8.

Did Anything Good Come Out of the Pandemic? COVID-19-Stress Induced Self-Regulatory Sustainable Apparel Consumption among the Millennials in the U.S

Based on the theoretical frameworks of cognitive dissonance theory, regulatory focus theory, and the compensatory consumer behavior model, we proposed and tested a conceptual model delineating the relationships between COVID-19-stress, commitment to the environment, and intentions for sustainable apparel consumption in terms of intentions for purchasing sustainable apparel and divesting apparel (e.g., handing down or donating apparel). Conducting an online survey (n = 312) with the national millennial population of the U.S., we found that COVID-19-stress positively influenced (i) commitment to the environment and (ii) purchase intentions for sustainable apparel;commitment to the environment positively influenced (iii) purchase intentions for sustainable apparel and (iv) intentions for divesting apparel. Although COVID-19-stress did not influence intentions for divesting apparel directly, commitment to the environment mediated the relationships between COVID-19-stress and both purchase intentions for sustainable apparel and intentions for divesting apparel. We suggest that COVID-19-stress triggered self-regulatory sustainable apparel consumption intentions due to a heightened commitment to the environment to protect the environment amid the pandemic. Based on the findings of our study, we recommend the sustainable apparel brands and marketers promote how sustainable apparel consumption can protect the environment to make the environment and human beings less susceptible to the future outbreaks of pandemics.

Perinatal meaning-making and meaning-focused coping in the COVID-19 pandemic.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented levels of stress amongst pregnant women and new mothers. The current qualitative study explored the ways in which perinatal women made meaning of their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Data came from a parent study in which 54 perinatal (pregnant and postpartum) women in the United States completed semi-structured interviews from October 2021 to January 2022 describing their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was interpreted using a hermeneutic, phenomenological approach to delve deeply into the concept of meaning-making. RESULTS: Despite high levels of stress and challenging circumstances, participants reported engaging in meaning-making through finding connection, focusing on gratitude, and identifying openings for change. Unique forms of meaning-making amongst this population include a sense of connection to women throughout history, connection to their baby, and recognition of the need for systemic change for perinatal women. CONCLUSIONS: Perinatal women coped with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic by making meaning from their experiences. Future research should further explore the importance of these aspects of meaning-making to perinatal women and implement these findings to adapt prevention and treatment approaches to address perinatal stress, especially during times of crisis.

Factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

PURPOSE: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world, causing psychological problems such as fear, anxiety, and stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have been concerned about both their own health and the health of their fetuses, and these concerns could negatively affect maternal-fetal attachment. Thus, this study aimed to explore the level of COVID-19 stress, resilience, and maternal-fetal attachment among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment. METHODS: In total, 118 pregnant women past 20 weeks gestation were recruited from two maternity clinics in Daegu, Korea, to participate in this descriptive correlational study during COVID-19. The factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression analysis. RESULTS: The mean scores for COVID-19 stress, resilience, and maternal-fetal attachment were 57.18±10.32 out of 84, 67.32±15.09 out of 100, and 77.23±9.00 out of 96, respectively. Nulliparous pregnant women reported greater maternal-fetal attachment than multiparous pregnant women (p=.003). Religious pregnant women also reported greater maternal-fetal attachment than non-religious pregnant women (p=.039). Resilience (ß=.29, p=.002), COVID-19 stress (ß=.20, p=.030) and parity (ß=-.17, p=.047) were factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment, and these factors explained 26.4% of the variance in maternal-fetal attachment (F=10.12, p<.001). CONCLUSION: Converse to common sense, COVID-19 stress exerted a positive influence on maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers need to recognize the positive influence of COVID-19 stress and implement intervention strategies to strengthen resilience in pregnant women to improve maternal-fetal attachment.

The Role of Anxiety and Cortisol in Outcomes of Patients With Covid-19

Introduction: The outbreak due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is n global public health emergency and challenges psychological resilience. The central nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system are complex interacting systems. Cortisol has been implicated as the cause of a wide range of mental and physical health disorders;however, the impact of cortisol on outcomes in patients with COVID-19 is not clear.Methods: The current study enrolled patients with COVID-19 (onset of disease within 7 days of the first symptom) to evaluate the serum concentration of cortisol and levels of anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to investigate a possible relationship between cortisol, depression, and anxiety levels and outcomes of patients with COVID-19.Results: A total of 30 patients with COVID-19 were studied. The levels of cortisol and HADS score in patients who died of Covid-19 were significantly higher in comparison with surviving patients (P<0.017 and P<0.001 respectively). We also found that the HADS score was positively correlated with serum cortisol levels (r= 0.842, P=0.004).Conclusion: Our findings showed that stress and anxiety are associated with patients' outcomes. Psychological interventions can improve the mental health of vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Less sex, but more sexual diversity: Changes in sexual behavior during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic

Recreational sex is a popular form of leisure that has been redefined by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "Social distancing" rules have imposed limits on sex for leisure while also creating new opportunities. We discuss results from an online survey of 1,559 adults who were asked about the pandemic's impact on their intimate lives. While nearly half of the sample reported a decline in their sex life, one in five participants reported expanding their sexual repertoire by incorporating new activities. Common additions included sexting, trying new sexual positions, and sharing sexual fantasies. Being younger, living alone, and feeling stressed and lonely were linked to trying new things. Participants making new additions were three times more likely to report improvements in their sex life. Even in the face of drastic changes to daily life, many adults are adapting their sexual lives in creative ways. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Creating through covid: Virtual art therapy for youth resettled as refugees

Art therapy reduces trauma-related psychopathology in refugee youth. Given the added stress of COVID-19 on traumatized refugee populations, we adapted art therapy for refugee youth and their families in the virtual space. We describe program development, implementation and experientials, and clinical recommendations illustrated through two cases. Observations and feedback support art therapy as a tool to address socioemotional functioning in families who resettle as refugees and foster positive emotions, sense of self and community, confer stress coping skills, and enhance resilience. In light of the persistence of the pandemic, the unprecedented number of global refugees, and their unique needs for mental health services, virtual art therapy can expand accessibility and reach of beneficial methods to address trauma in refugee groups. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Does Gender and Locality Impact Dysfunctional Anxiety Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic? A Cross-Sectional Study of the Residents of Hyderabad, Pakistan

Background/objectives: COVID-19 has affected 521 million people worldwide since March 2020. Disease outbreaks increase fear and anxiety. Stress, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Various tools have been created to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19. Corona Anxiety Scale is among the reliable tools. This study examined the relationship between gender and location (urban/rural) and corona anxiety. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Physiology department university of Sindh Jamshoro from December 2020 to January 2021. After informed consent, a total of 479 participants completed 5 item corona anxiety scale questionnaire. Result(s): Among 479 individuals 10.2% (49) were suffering from corona anxiety. 12% (43) females were suffering from corona anxiety as compared to 5% (6) males. 10.2% of residents of both urban and rural areas were suffering from corona anxiety. Pearson's chi-square correlation revealed a positive association between the female gender and corona anxiety p-value (.016). Conclusion(s): Corona Anxiety is more prevalent among the female gender. Residence in rural or urban areas has no association with corona anxiety.Copyright © 2023 Japan University of Health Sciences & Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation.

Suboptimal health status, COVID-19 psychology, and cultural value impact on post-pandemic outbound travel

Suboptimal health has become a core public health challenge, especially during the pandemic. This study adopts an interdisciplinary perspective to examine the relationships between suboptimal health status, COVID-19 fear and stress, cultural values, and outbound travel. A theoretical model was evaluated using data from 800 Beijing residents, 439 of whom were in suboptimal health. Four dimensions of suboptimal health (fatigue, mental status, immune system, and cardiovascular system) significantly affected COVID-19 stress and fear. Post-pandemic travel intention was positively related to fatigue symptoms and leisure and life enjoyment but negatively associated with COVID-19 stress. Suggestions for highlighting travellers' health status and promoting holistic health through post-pandemic travel are provided. © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Parental mentalizing during a pandemic: Use of mental-state language on parenting social media before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a demanding caregiving context for parents, particularly during lockdowns. In this study, we examined parental mentalization, parents' proclivity to consider their own and their child's mental states, during the pandemic, as manifested in mental-state language (MSL) on parenting social media. Parenting-related posts on Reddit from two time periods in the pandemic in 2020, March to April (lockdown) and July to August (postlockdown), were compared with time-matched control periods in 2019. MSL and self-other references were measured using text-analysis methods. Parental mentalization content decreased during the pandemic: Posts referred less to mental activities and to other people during the COVID-19 pandemic and showed decreased affective MSL, cognitive MSL, and self-references specifically during lockdown. Father-specific subreddits exhibited strongest declines in mentalization content, whereas mother-specific subreddits exhibited smaller changes. Implications on understanding associations between caregiving contexts and parental mentalization, gender differences, and the value of using social-media data to study parenting and mentalizing are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Passing the State Bar but Not Your Local Bar? The Effects of Rising Alcohol Consumption on Noncommunicable Diseases and What the Legal Community Can Do to Protect Attorneys

It is no secret that many attorneys experience a significant amount of stress while working the long hours demanded by their respective positions. Complex matters, high-profile clients, and 2,000-hour billable requirements are enough to break down even the most determined attorneys, and adding a global pandemic to the mix has only further exacerbated attorney stress levels. This exorbitant stress has become so extreme that a whopping 19% of attorneys report having anxiety while 28% report experiencing depression. The legal profession and alcohol consumption have become so inexplicably intertwined that it is difficult to imagine the legal environment any other way. This Note will begin by examining the growth of the alcohol industry, its effect on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and the increased risks that Covid-19 has imposed on people who are afflicted by these diseases. It also discusses the effects that Covid-19 has had on alcohol consumption for professionals and how the industry is targeting young adults specifically.

Assess the Burden, Stress and Coping Abilities among Caregivers of Covid-19 Patients

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 Virus will experience mild to Moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The Covid-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). Aim and ObjectivesThis study aim and objectives are to assess the burden, stress coping and their level of significance among caregivers of COVID- 19 patients. Methodology- A descriptive study was done on 60 caregivers of COVID-19 patients in selected hospitals at Meerut. The purposive sampling technique was used. Caregivers burden, stress and coping abilities were assessed by using caregivers burden scale (Zarit-22 interview scale), Kingston caregivers stress scale and modified Jake Sims coping scale respectively, Result-The result showed that mean score for burden, stress and coping with SD for caregivers of COVID-19 patients was 47.00+/-07.008,29.20+/-4.202 and 46. 28+/-7.06 and correlation of patient with COVID-19was (0.273) suggesting a negative significant correlation between the burden, stress and coping abilities 'r' value was less than table value (0.273) with df 58 at (0.05) level of significance. Conclusion(s): there was no significant association between level of burden, stress and coping abilities among caregivers of COVID-19 patients and demographic variables. It is inferred that there is moderate to severe level burden, mild stress & good coping abilities is higher among caregivers of COVID-19 patients.Copyright © 2020 Ubiquity Press. All rights reserved.

Military spouse well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mindful of the unique challenges that military spouses face, including frequent moves, distance from family networks, long duty hours of the soldier, and multiple family separations due to training and deployments, the military has emphasized the enhancement of resilience through programs and support organizations and in empirical evaluations of resilience-related interventions. Though these programs offer many to foster resilience, little research has been conducted to identify the characteristics associated with resiliency among military spouses. Given the lack of research in this area and the continued need to study military spouses' resiliency, research aimed at identifying correlates of resilience among military spouses was needed to enhance understanding of their subjective well-being. Psychological resilience represents a process of adapting well in the face of adversity. Resilience is the ability to power through difficult time;however, it does not mean that a resilient individual does not feel stress as others do. The key difference is they manage their stress to keep it under control. Subjective well-being and resilience may counter stress related to a global pandemic. For this study, data was collected from an online survey completed by 597 military spouses of active-duty service members. Quantitative data included demographics and Likert-style items about perceived stress scale, military, and COVID-19. Qualitative data were collected from four open-ended question and analyzed thematically. Quantitative and qualitative findings were documented in the final analysis. A main finding was military spouses have higher-than-average levels of perceived stress. There were slightly higher average scores among the military services with Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard spouses. While Navy and Marine spouses were slightly below the high level of stress, they remained well above the average level of stress for a general population. No significant differences were found for race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Two primary themes evolved from the analysis of the open-ended question for contributors to stress: employment and loneliness and separation. Additionally, findings of the open-ended questions were the top resources that respondents used during COVID-19 were family and friends. The top resources highlighted that would have been helpful or needed were financial assistance and none. For the military lifestyle, the top support or resources needed are employment, housing, and medical security. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

COVID-19 Stress and Burnout: An Investigation of Healthcare Providers

The outbreak of the contagion corona virus disease has engrossed worldwide attention. The nature of the disease and its spread has put excessive burden on service providers leading to burn out. In the face of health threats and work pressure during pandemic, the current study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 stress on Burnout among health care providers. Following a convenient sampling technique, a sample of 153 healthcare providers with an age ranged from 24 to 60 years were assessed with COVID Stress Scale (Taylor, et al., 2020) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI;Maslach et al., 1997). SPSS 21 was used for statistical analysis of data. Findings revealed that Sub-Scales of COVID stress collectively explained 48% of variance in predicting emotional exhaustion and 39% variance in producing depersonalization among healthcare providers. However, COVID stress negatively predicted personal accomplishment among healthcare providers. Moreover, t-test revealed that female healthcare providers showed higher level of COVID stress i.e. danger, socio-economic consequence, xenophobia and compulsive checking as compared to males while non-significant gender differences were observed for contamination and traumatic stress. The study also found a higher level of personal accomplishment among male healthcare providers whereas female healthcare providers demonstrated higher level of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization in comparison to male health care providers © 2022, Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research.All Rights Reserved.

Asian American university students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study

The COVID-19 outbreak caused global disruptions in all aspects of life. Social distancing regulations were enforced in an attempt to halt virus spread. University students faced unprecedented challenges and stressors, especially Asian American students due to COVID-19-associated xenophobic attitudes, harassment, and assault against people of Asian complexions. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the experiences, coping, stress, and adjustment of Asian American students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary analyses were conducted on the survey responses of 207 participants (n = 103 Asian American university students, n = 104 non-Asian American students) from a larger-scale study focused on adaptation to the university, perceived stress, ways of coping, and COVID-19 specific factors. A series of independent samples t-tests and regression analyses showed significant relationships between some university adjustment factors, ways of coping methods, and race with perceived stress and COVID-19 factors. Four case studies were also presented to explore the ways in which Asian American university students' experiences during the pandemic changed their view of their identity as Asian Americans. Secondary analyses of two waves of interviews and analysis of a newly conducted third wave yielded 12 themes across four categories capturing the essence of the Asian American university student's experiences and redefining their identity during the pandemic: Experiences and Events During the Pandemic, Categorization of Asians in America, Confronting Asian Discrimination, and Renewed Sense of Identity. Implications, limitations, and ideas for future directions in research are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Self-Compassion and COVID-19 Stress in Turkish Healthcare Workers: The Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a time when both physical and mental health are affected. Due to the increased workload and crucial strains brought on by the pandemic, healthcare workers (HW) have been disproportionately affected by this period of time. Understanding the stress faced by HW, identifying the elements that impact stress, and making reinforcements in these areas are deemed critical in order to avoid disruption of health services and protect public health. The aim of this research is to measure the COVID-19 stress level in HW and to evaluate its relationship with self-compassion and psychological resilience. The study included 281 HW who volunteered to participate and actively served in pandemic services. The researchers used a sociodemographic information form, the Coronavirus Stress Scale, Psychological Resilience Scale, and the Self-Compassion Scale in the study. The data were collected online, and analyzed using the SPSS 25.0 and PROCESS applications. In the second year of the pandemic, HW are still facing the burden of COVID-19. In our observations in this study, we see that COVID-19 stress has a negative relationship with self-compassion and resilience. Self-compassion and resilience account for 20% of COVID-19 stress variation. The connection between self-compassion and COVID-19 stress is partially mediated by resilience. It is important to develop these skills, as psychological resilience and self-compassion skills are effective in maintaining HW' mental health.

Application of C5.0 Algorithm for the Assessment of Perceived Stress in Healthcare Professionals Attending COVID-19.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents one of the greatest challenges to public health in modern history. As the disease continues to spread globally, medical and allied healthcare professionals have become one of the most affected sectors. Stress and anxiety are indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is paramount to understand and categorize their perceived levels of stress, as it can be a detonating factor leading to mental illness. Here, we propose a computer-based method to better understand stress in healthcare workers facing COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic. We based our study on a representative sample of healthcare professionals attending to COVID-19 patients in the northeast region of Mexico, at the beginning of the pandemic. We used a machine learning classification algorithm to obtain a visualization model to analyze perceived stress. The C5.0 decision tree algorithm was used to study datasets. We carried out an initial preprocessing statistical analysis for a group of 101 participants. We performed chi-square tests for all questions, individually, in order to validate stress level calculation (p < 0.05) and a calculated Cronbach's alpha of 0.94 and McDonald's omega of 0.95, demonstrating good internal consistency in the dataset. The obtained model failed to classify only 6 out of the 101, missing two cases for mild, three for moderate and one for severe (accuracy of 94.1%). We performed statistical correlation analysis to ensure integrity of the method. In addition, based on the decision tree model, we concluded that severe stress cases can be related mostly to high levels of xenophobia and compulsive stress. Thus, showing that applied machine learning algorithms represent valuable tools in the assessment of perceived stress, which can potentially be adapted to other areas of the medical field.

The relationship between transmission misinformation, COVID-19 stress and satisfaction with life among adults.

The perplexing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the spiritual lives of Vietnamese people in general, and particularly adults. The objective of this study was to ascertain the link between adult satisfaction with life and COVID-19 stress in Vietnam and investigate if COVID-19 transmission disinformation modifies the effect of COVID-19 stress on adult satisfaction with life. A total of 435 Vietnamese adults were enrolled online to finish answering, including the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SL), the COVID-19 Stress Scale (CS), and the COVID-19 Transmission Misinformation Scale (CTMS), consisting of 350 females and 85 males. Correlation, regression, and basic mediation analyses were used to dissociate the data. According to the findings of our study, there is a difference in gender in satisfaction with life. Females have a greater degree of satisfaction with life than males. Significant differences exist between relatives of direct and indirect COVID-19 transmission misinformation workers. People who had relatives who were frontline medical staff had higher COVID-19 Transmission Misinformation than others. There is a positive correlation between satisfaction with life and COVID-19 spreading disinformation, but it can have adverse effects on persons' physical health. Additionally, COVID-19 transmission misinformation has a role in the relationship between COVID-19 stress and adult life satisfaction. Individuals are more likely to access misinformation about COVID-19 transmission, which results in enhanced life satisfaction. During the COVID-19 epidemic, adults in Vietnam should be aware of the damaging consequences of COVID-19 transmission misinformation on their stress levels. Stress may significantly influence not just one's mental health but also other aspects of one's life. Clinicians should be aware of COVID-19 transmission misinformation and stress, which affect psychological treatment.