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Positive Psychology in Times of Pandemic-Time Perspective as a Moderator of the Relationship between Resilience and Meaning in Life.
Lasota, Agnieszka; Mróz, Justyna.
  • Lasota A; Institute of Psychology, Pedagogical University of Krakow, 30-084 Krakow, Poland.
  • Mróz J; Department of Psychology, Jan Kochanowski University, 25-029 Kielce, Poland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(24)2021 12 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1580726
ABSTRACT
Resilience and meaning in life are significant indicators of psychological well-being and health, which are particularly important in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, they have been explored by a growing number of scientists. There has been a research gap, however, that fails to show that time perspectives also have a significant impact on the perception and building of different life aspects. The current study investigated the associations between resilience, time perspectives and meaning in life and examined the moderating role of time perspective in the relationship between resilience and meaning in life.

METHODS:

Participants of this cross-sectional study were 363 adults aged 18-70. Resilience Measurement Scale (SPP-25), the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), and the Purpose in Life Questionnaire (PIL) were used.

RESULTS:

The findings confirmed a positive relationship between resilience, meaning in life, and positive time perspectives (Present Hedonistic and Future) and a negative link with Past Negative and Present Fatalistic perspectives. The linear regression analyses showed that Past Negative and Past Positive perspectives significantly moderated the relationship between resilience and meaning in life. The moderating effect was also confirmed in the case of past time perspectives only.

CONCLUSIONS:

The findings indicate the relevance of positive resources, such as resilience and positive perception of the past, in keeping the meaning in life. Understanding the effect of psychological strengths in the context of the pandemic time can be a key to providing intervention and therapeutic services fostering mental health and well-being.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Resilience, Psychological / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182413340

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Resilience, Psychological / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182413340