Abstract
The purpose of this study was to confirm the relationship between internal health locus of control, mental health problems, and subjective well-being in adults during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the mediating effect of mental health problems on the relationship between internal health locus of control and subjective well-being was examined. A cross-sectional descriptive design was conducted via online survey. The participants were 600 adults over 20 years of age living in South Korea. The collected data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis and SPSS Process Macro (Model 4). As a result of the study, the internal health locus of control had a significant negative effect on mental health problems. In addition, in the process of the internal health locus of control affecting subjective well-being, the mediating effect of mental health problems was significantly shown. In the period of an infectious disease pandemic such as COVID-19, it is necessary to establish a strong internal health locus of control of individuals and to promote monitoring and treatment introduction for those with a low internal health locus of control. In addition, it was discussed that controlling mental health problems can improve subjective well-being, which is life satisfaction and happiness.
Highlights
This study is a cross-sectional descriptive design conducted in adults to determine the relationship between the internal health locus of control, mental health problems, and subjective well-being experienced during COVID-19
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In the process of the internal health locus of control affecting subjective well-being among general adults under the COVID-19 situation, mental health problems acted as a mediator
Summary
As COVID-19 became prevalent in 2020, it adversely affected public health around the world, but it is not just a physical health issue; fear and a phobia of infection are affecting the society as a whole [1]. As of 6 August 2020, confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide included 4,973,568 cases in the United States followed by 2,862,761 in Brazil and 1,963,239 in India. In the case of South Korea, 14,499 people have been infected, and the number of confirmed deaths was 302 people, with a mortality rate of 2.1% and a cure rate of 93.1% [2]. The spread of an emerging infectious disease such as COVID-19 is provoking fear, depression, and anxiety among the general public [3,4], causing a profound effect on everyday life [5]
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