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Longitudinal study of age-related differences in the psychological impact of confinement as a consequence of COVID-19 in a Spanish sample / Estudio longitudinal de las diferencias relacionadas con la edad en el impacto psicológico del confinamiento como consecuencia de la Covid-19 en una muestra española
Ausín, Berta; González-Sanguino, Clara; Castellanos, Miguel Ángel; Saiz, Jesús; Muñoz, Manuel.
Affiliation
  • Ausín, Berta; Complutense University of Madrid. Spain
  • González-Sanguino, Clara; Complutense University of Madrid. Spain
  • Castellanos, Miguel Ángel; Complutense University of Madrid. Spain
  • Saiz, Jesús; Complutense University of Madrid. Spain
  • Muñoz, Manuel; Complutense University of Madrid. Spain
Psicol. conduct ; 30(1): 93-107, abr. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-204153
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
This research aims to analyze age-related differences in the psychological impact of the Covid-19 confinement situation in a Spanish sample. A longitudinal study (N= 1,041) was conducted through an online survey with two measurements at two and five weeks after the declaration of the alarm state in Spain. Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depressive symptoms, spiritual well- being and perceived loneliness were evaluated by screening tests. Means and their confidence intervals (95%) were calculated for all variables in the study, for the three age groups 18-30, 31-59, 60-80. Linear mixed models with random slopes (Time nested to Subjects) were calculated for each variable. The results indicate that the psychological impact caused by the pandemic persists over time, and even increases in some of the variables studied. The older age group (60-80 years) shows the least impact and the greatest well-being. They presented less depressive, anxious and PTSD symptoms and less loneliness. These results may be explained by the greater resilience of this group to recover from adverse situations, in addition to having a greater number of coping strategies.
RESUMEN
Se analizan las diferencias relacionadas con la edad en el impacto psicológico del confinamiento a consecuencia de la Covid-19 en una muestra española. Se realizó un estudio longitudinal (N= 1.041) mediante una encuesta online con dos mediciones a las dos y cinco semanas de la declaración del estado de alarma en España. Se evaluaron mediante cuestionarios de detección los síntomas de trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT), ansiedad y depresión, bienestar espiritual y soledad percibida. Se calcularon las medias y sus intervalos de confianza (95%) para todas las variables del estudio, para los tres grupos de edad 18-30, 31-59, 60-80. Para cada variable se calcularon modelos lineales mixtos con pendientes aleatorias (tiempo anidado a los sujetos). El impacto psicológico persiste a lo largo del tiempo, aumentando en algunas de las variables. El grupo de mayor edad muestra menor impacto y mayor bienestar. Presentan menos síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y TEPT y menos soledad. Estos resultados pueden explicarse por la mayor resiliencia de este grupo para recuperarse de situaciones adversas, y el mayor número de estrategias de afrontamiento.
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Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Mental Health / Coronavirus Infections / Age Distribution Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Psicol. conduct Year: 2022 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Complutense University of Madrid/Spain

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Mental Health / Coronavirus Infections / Age Distribution Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Psicol. conduct Year: 2022 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Complutense University of Madrid/Spain
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