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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.
  • Shek DTL; Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong, PR China. Electronic address: daniel.shek@polyu.edu.hk.
  • Zhao L; West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
  • Dou D; Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong, PR China.
  • Zhu X; Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong, PR China.
  • Xiao C; West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
J Adolesc Health ; 68(4): 676-682, 2021 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1077969
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among adolescents in mainland China under COVID-19. The direct effects of the perceived threat of COVID-19 and positive youth development (PYD) qualities, as well as the moderating effect of PYD qualities on PTSD symptoms, were studied.

METHODS:

Five schools in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, participated in this study. Two waves of data were collected before school lockdown (Wave 1, between December 2019 and January 2020) and after school resumption (Wave 2, between June 2020 and July 2020), respectively. A total of 4,981 adolescents aged above 11 years (Mean age = 13.15, SD = 1.32 at Wave 1, 51.5% girls) completed questionnaires at both waves. Students responded to measures of PYD qualities at both waves and perceived threat and PTSD symptoms at Wave 2.

RESULTS:

A total of 517 adolescents (10.4%) could be regarded as having PTSD. Results indicated significant unique main effects of perceived threat (ß = .13, p < .001) and Wave 1 PYD qualities (ß = -.16, p < .001) on PTSD symptoms. Besides, results showed a significant moderating effect of PYD qualities in mitigating the negative impact of perceived threat on PTSD symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study revealed the protective effect of PYD attributes in reducing the negative influence of traumatic situations such as COVID-19 on adolescent mental health. Results underscore the importance of promoting PYD qualities in adolescents in mainland China via effective PYD programs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Adolesc Health Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Adolesc Health Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article