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.
Highlights
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological resources, such as resilience of positive perception of the past or future, and finding meaning in life may be extremely important for the ability to adjust to the present situation and for maintaining health and psychological well-being
The linear regression analyses showed that Past Negative and Past Positive perspectives significantly moderated the relationship between resilience and meaning in life
The findings indicate the relevance of positive resources, such as resilience and positive perception of the past, in keeping the meaning in life
Summary
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological resources, such as resilience of positive perception of the past or future, and finding meaning in life may be extremely important for the ability to adjust to the present situation and for maintaining health and psychological well-being. Positive psychology indicates resilience as a relatively stable personality trait, described as an optimistic approach to focus on difficult situations, openness to new experiences, coping skills, tolerance of negative emotions, determination in action, and tolerance of failures [1]. Resilience leads to better coping with difficulties [2], better quality of life [3], and psychological well-being. Resilience is a natural ability to adapt to stressful events [4] and presents itself as one of the positive traits that can be relevant to meaning in life [5]. According to Frankl [6], a resilient person is able to keep the sense of meaning in life despite adversities or life threats
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