PSYCHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING DURING THE PANDEMIC WITH COVID-19

ABSTRACT

Emotional well-being during prolonged disasters as the pandemic is difficult to achieve, but it is important for the recovery of the society. The aim of the papers is to analyse social adaptation to stress in the context of emotional well-being during the pandemic with Covid-19. This survey was conducted in Bulgaria in May–June 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic through an online survey with 635 participants. To collect data about psychometric characteristics a questionnaire was created to measure positive affect, negative affect, and emotional well-being. The results show that 23.3% of the subjects experienced emotional distress during the coronavirus pandemic. Forty-eight percent of the subjects had moderate emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. 28.7% of subjects experienced strong emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. Effective coping strategies during the coronavirus pandemic were maintaining control in difficult situations and perceived self-efficacy, which increased emotional well-being. Maintaining control reduced difficulties in work and difficulties in having a good relationship with people, which further increased emotional well-being. © 2022, Scibulcom Ltd.. All rights reserved.