Adolescents' perceived stress of COVID-19 and self-compassion in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
Int J Nurs Sci
; 10(2): 215-220, 2023 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2296112
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health challenges for adolescent populations. The current study aims to examine the levels of perceived stress of COVID-19 and self-compassion and their relationship among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.Methods:
This study employed a cross-sectional online survey of adolescents from secondary schools in Asir, Saudi Arabia. Instruments that we distributed online included the modified Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), in addition to demographic and health-related questions. A total of 500 adolescents completed the survey.Results:
Adolescents in the study reported an average moderate perceived stress level of 18.6 (SD = 6.67) and an average moderate self-compassion level of 3.22 (SD = 0.53). A significant correlation is also found between the two variables (r = -0.460, P < 0.001). This negative correlation indicates that lower levels of perceived stress are significantly correlated with higher levels of self-compassion.Conclusion:
The study results show that the perceived stress of COVID-19 is inversely correlated with self-compassion in Saudi adolescents. Further research is needed to explore how to enhance adolescents' self-compassion. School nurses' role should be given full play in this area.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Nurs Sci
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.ijnss.2023.03.008
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