Psychotherapists' preferences for television and movies during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Clin Psychol
; 76(8): 1532-1536, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-592117
ABSTRACT
This study investigated psychotherapists' media use since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 186 psychotherapists completed a 15-item self-report survey on the movies and TV shows they had watched, and the reasons for their choices, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicated therapists primarily watched material they described as comedic, distracting, thought-provoking, and psychologically engaging. In addition, they reported choosing media that appealed to their spouses and/or children. It is theorized that therapists' media selections are reinforcing their regulatory flexibility, allowing them to grapple with the harsh reality of the pandemic while simultaneously providing themselves emotional safety and relief in the form of distancing and distraction.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Psychotherapy
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Choice Behavior
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Health Personnel
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Motion Pictures
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Clin Psychol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jclp.23005
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