Psychological Resilience Levels Research Articles

Anne-Bebek Bağlanması ve Psikolojik Sağlamlık Arasındaki İlişkide Doğum Memnuniyetinin Moderatör Etkisi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Objectives:This study was conducted to evaluate the moderator role of birth satisfaction in its correlation with mother-infant bonding and psychological resilience. Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study. The population of this study consisted of puerperal women who gave birth in a public hospital in Turkey. The sample size was calculated as at least 437 puerperal women and included 491 puerperal women in total. Personal Introduction Form, the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Mother to Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS), and Birth Satisfaction Scale–Short Form (BSS–Short) were used to collect data. Results:Mean age of puerperal women included in this study was 28.07±5.17. The mean BSS-Short total score was 20.35±6.07, the mean MIBS total score was 1.73±2.44, and the mean BRS total score was 19.18± 4.50. In this study, it was determined that the correlation between birth satisfaction and mother-infant bonding increased as the level of psychological resilience increased. In addition to this, the simple slope analysis revealed that the effect of psychological resilience on mother-infant bonding was not significant in cases where birth satisfaction was high(B=-0.22,p=0.10) and the effect of psychological resilience on mother-infant bonding was significant in cases where birth satisfaction was moderate(B=-0.44,p=0.001) and high(B=-.71,p=0.001). Conclusion:It was concluded that the strength of the correlation between psychological resilience and mother-infant binding increased in cases where birth satisfaction was high.

Psychological Resilience and Emotional Stability of Nurses in COVID-19 Quarantine Centers: A Brief Study

The current study aimed to identify the level of psychological resilience as well as to identify the extent of emotional stability among nurses working in quarantine centers for coronavirus patients (COVID-19) in Aurangabad. The study also aimed to identify the relationship between the psychological resilience and the emotional stability among these nurses. The method used in the present study is the quantitative method. The sample was randomly distributed via questionnaire among nurses working in quarantine centers for coronavirus patients (COVID-19). The researchers used two tools in the study which are psychological resilience scale and emotional stability scale. However, the results first, indicated that the level of psychological resilience among nurses working in quarantine centers for coronavirus patients (COVID-19) of the scale was high, whereas the emotional stability scale was medium. Second, there is no statistically significant relationship at the level (0.05) between psychological resilience and emotional stability among nurses working in quarantine centers for coronavirus patients (COVID-19). Finally, there is no relationship between the dimensions of psychological resilience and the dimensions of emotional stability.

Association of psychological resilience and cognitive function in older adults: Based on the Ma’ anshan Healthy Aging Cohort Study

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to explore whether psychological resilience can influence changes in cognitive function in older adults and provide clues and rationale for improving cognitive function and preventing the onset of dementia in the geriatric population. MethodsA total of 2495 older adults aged 60 years or older from the Ma’ anshan Healthy Aging Cohort were included in the study. Participants' cognitive functioning and psychological resilience were measured using the MMSE (mini-mental state examination) scale and the SRQS (stress resilience quotient scale) scale during the 5 years of follow-up, and the association was explored. Those with MMSE scores ≤ 17 in the illiterate group, ≤ 20 in the elementary school group, and ≤ 24 in the secondary school and above group were considered cognitive impairment. ResultsThe prevalence of cognitive impairment increased from 6.89% to 14.30% during the five years of follow-up. At 5-year follow-up, the group with the highest psychological resilience had 41 (6.83%) individuals whose cognitive functioning changed from normal to cognitive impairment, while the group with the worst psychological resilience had 114 (18.33%) individuals. The study also found a significant effect of different levels of psychological resilience on changes in cognitive functioning after adjusting for potential confounders. Compared with Q1 (the reference group), the Odds ratio of cognitive decline in Q2, Q3 and Q4 groups were 0.51(0.42,0.64), 0.37(0.29,0.47) and 0.19(0.13,0.27), respectively. ConclusionsImproving the level of psychological resilience in older adults may be one way to prevent the incidence of cognitive impairment.

The moderating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between falls, anxiety and depressive symptoms

BackgroundThere is a greater likelihood of anxiety and depression among older adults who suffer falls. This study examined the relationships of falls and severe falls with anxiety and depressive symptoms, and the moderating role of psychological resilience on these associations. MethodsOur study recruited participants from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), a nationally representative cohort study. A total of 11,857 participants included in the analysis. We used a linear regression model to investigate the relationship between falls/severe falls and anxiety/depressive symptoms, adjusting for a range of potential covariates and a bootstrapping sample test to examine the potential moderating role of psychological resilience in these relationships. ResultsOlder adults who suffered the falls have higher anxiety/depressive symptoms (β = 0.28 [0.23, 0.32] for anxiety symptoms, p < 0.001; β = 0.21 [0.16, 0.25] for depressive symptoms, p < 0.001), and those who suffered the severe falls have higher anxiety/depressive symptoms (β = 0.30 [0.24, 0.37] for anxiety symptoms, p < 0.001; β = 0.21 [0.15, 0.27] for depressive symptoms, p < 0.001), in the fully adjusted model. The relationship between falls/severe falls and anxiety/depressive symptoms was mitigated in participants with higher levels of psychological resilience. LimitationsThe present study is based on cross-sectional data, which limits the ability to infer causal relationships. ConclusionsFalls/severe falls were positively associated with anxiety and depression, and that psychological resilience could moderate this association. Our findings suggest that psychological resilience may be an effective target for intervention and prevention of fall-related symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Authenticity and psychological resilience levels of nurses and related factors

Authenticity and psychological resilience levels of nurses and related factors

SEM Modelling of Coronavirus Burnout and Psychological Resilience Affecting the Attitudes of University Students towards Distance Education

This study aimed to make a comparison between the levels of attitudes towards Distance Education, Coronavirus Burnout and Psychological Resilience levels of university students in Turkey with the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and to determine the level of relationship among them during the pandemic period, which was defined as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization and declared as a global pandemic. In order to collect data from the sample, the Attitudes towards Distance Education Scale, the Coronavirus Burnout Scale and the Psychological Resilience Scale were implemented together. In the study, a structural model was tested by analysing the data obtained from the scales in order to determine whether the level of attitudes towards Distance Education is affected by the level of Coronavirus Burnout and Psychological Resilience. The findings of the analysis indicates that the level of Coronavirus Burnout negatively affects the level of Attitudes towards Distance Education, the level of Psychological Resilience positively affects the level of Attitudes towards Distance Education, and the level of Psychological Resilience negatively affects the level of Coronavirus Burnout. It is clear that there is a need for further measurement and evaluation in order to minimise the impact of global crisis periods on education and to produce effective and correct policies in the field of education. We believe that the findings of our study will help in the planning of national education systems in a more effective way after the COVID-19 pandemic.

How do spine surgeons cope with psychological distress: results of a cross-sectional study

Cross Sectional Study/Online Survey. In this study, we sought to assess stress, psychological distress, resilience, and coping strategies among spine surgeons in German-speaking countries. Recent studies have reported high rates of stress and burnout among surgeons. A survey via Survey Monkey™ was conducted among spine surgeons practicing in German-speaking countries using validated questionnaires for perceived stress, mental burden, resilience, and quality of life. Data on working situation and demographics were also collected. 582 surgeons responded to the survey, representing 15% of those surveyed. 79% of respondents were satisfied with their professional success. Mental burden was higher than in the general population, as was perceived stress. Chairpersons were exposed to the lowest levels of perceived stress and mental burden. Mental distress was high (GHQ ≥ 12) in 59% of residents and 27% chairpersons. Self-reported psychological resilience was higher than levels found in the general population and highest among chairpersons. Quality of life was comparable to levels reported in the general population. There were statistically significant correlations between perceived stress and mental burden scores (r s = 0.65, p < 0.001). Career level (senior physicians vs. residents, OR 0.26; 95% CI 0.10-0.66), perceived stress (OR 1.54; 95% CI 1.33-1.77), self-reported resilience (OR 0.53; 95% CI 0.33-0.84), and mental composite score (SOR 0.86; 95% CI 0.83-0.90) were predictors of high mental burden. There was no interaction between perceived stress and resilience on mental burden (p = 0.835). Spine surgeons are exposed to higher levels of stress than the general population, which are associated with higher mental distress. More professional experience and higher levels of psychological resilience are associated with lower levels of stress.

Resilience in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Women: The Predictive Role of Diurnal Cortisol and Social Support.

Breast cancer is currently the most prevalent malignancy among women. Psychological resilience is an important factor that diminishes the stress-related emotional and psychosocial disturbances triggered when receiving the diagnosis. Furthermore, resilience appears to be associated with cortisol, the hormonal end-product of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; however, further studies are needed due to the mixed results reported. Thus, we aim to examine the predictive role of social support and cortisol in resilience among breast cancer patients. A total of 132 women with primary breast cancer completed the Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) and the Resilience Scale (RS-14) and provided four salivary samples for the estimation of participants' total daily cortisol production, for which the formula of the area under the curve with respect to the ground (AUCg) was applied. Moderation analyses were performed to study the influence of social support and AUCg on psychological resilience levels. The regression analyses showed a direct significant effect for the emotional support subscale of MOS-SSS on resilience and the interaction between emotional support and AUCg was also found to be statistically significant. Specifically, the conditional effect of emotional support on resilience was found to be significant at middle (M = 3.08; p < .05) and low levels (M = .59; p < .001) of AUCg. Our results suggest that newly diagnosed breast cancer women with middle and low diurnal cortisol profiles may benefit more from emotional support based-interventions while women with high diurnal cortisol may need more individualized therapies.

The relationship between the work-related strain, psychological flexibility and psychological resilience levels of nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic process

Purpose:This research was conducted to define relationship between the work-related strain, psychological flexibility, psychological resilience levels of nurses in COVID-19 pandemic.&#x0D; Material and Methods: This cross-sectional, correlational research was carried out with 359 nurses. The data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Work-Related Strain Inventory, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II and Brief Resilience Scale. &#x0D; Results: The mean work-related strain score of the participants was 41.45±6.51 (min:18, max: 72), while their mean psychological resilience score was 18.57±4.72. &#x0D; Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was determined that, as psychological resilience levels of nurses increased, their psychological flexibility levels also increased.

Psychological effects of collective political traumas and post-traumatic growth

Purpose Collective political traumas emerge from human behavior as a result of political motivation. These events include destructive and intense violence that disrupt the biopsychosocial processes of people in general. A study was conducted on individuals involved in the conflict between the Kurds in southeastern Turkey and security forces. This study aims to determine whether perceived social support, assumptions about the world, psychological resilience and psychological symptoms predict post-traumatic growth (PTG). In addition, the study examines whether differences existed between the participants’ PTG and the four cited variables according to the type of trauma and major sociodemographic variables. Design/methodology/approach This study recruited 324 individuals who completed the PTG Inventory, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, World Assumption Scale, Brief Psychological Resilience Scale and Symptom Checklist-90-R Symptom Screening List. Data were analyzed using regression analysis, ANOVA and t-test for independent groups. Findings Analysis revealed that assumptions about the world, perceived social support and level of psychological symptoms significantly predicted PTG level. The level of psychological symptoms was significantly higher among individuals exposed than those not exposed to prison. Moreover, participants with low levels of education and income displayed low levels of social support and psychological resilience but high levels of psychological symptoms. When working with victims of collective political trauma, the fact that people who are exposed to prison and torture experience and those with low socioeconomic levels pose serious risks in terms of psychological problems must be considered. Originality/value This research is important because it collects data on the effects of collective political traumas.

The experiences of people with disabilities in the 2020 Izmir earthquake: A phenomenological research

To lead an ordinary life in daily activities, persons with disabilities (PWDs) may face many barriers, and when faced with disruptive events, such as disasters, they are likely to encounter even more significant problems. Identifying these challenges they face or may encounter is crucial during the preparedness process. However, research examining the experiences of PWDs in disasters is quite limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the experiences of PWDs who experienced the Izmir earthquake on October 30, 2020, using a phenomenological model to uncover their experiences during the earthquake. Within the scope of this study, interviews were conducted with 27 participants who had various disabilities and experienced the Izmir earthquake on October 30, 2020. The interviews resulted in a 982-min audio recording and a 50,321-word transcription, which were analysed using Moustakas' phenomenological analysis technique and the Maxqda qualitative analysis program. As a result of the analysis, the phenomenological essence was created, and the components that affected the disaster experience of PWDs were identified. The findings showed that PWDs had a low level of preparedness for disasters, encounter significant challenges during the evacuation process, were negatively affected by poverty in their disaster experiences, heavily relied on family and community support, face significant accessibility challenges in the areas where they were accommodated after the disaster, their levels of psychological resilience affected their experiences, they were not involved in disaster management processes, and they struggled to express their problems due to various reasons.

Analysis of Status and Influencing Factors of Psychology Resilience Level in Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy

Objective: To analyse the status and discuss influencing factors of the psychology resilience level of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and to provide evidence for clinical rehabilitation intervention. Methods: A total of 320 patients with cancer undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy who were hospitalized in the Affiliated Hospital of North China University of Science and Technology and Tangshan Worker’s Hospital in China from September 2022 to November 2022 were selected as the research subjects. The surveys were conducted using the general information questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Scale (CD-RICS), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale (PSQI). Results: The psychology resilience score of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy was 64.23 ± 15.20, lower than the average level of resilience of adults in China (70.50 ± 13.48) and American adults’ normal value (80.4 ± 12.8). Perceived social support was 58.13 ± 14.04 and positively correlated with the level of psychology resilience (r = 0.210, P &lt; 0.05). Sleep quality was 10.57 ± 4.85, which showed most people have sleep quality disorder and was negatively correlated with the level of psychology resilience (r = –0.200, P &lt; 0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, education level and disease stage were the main influencing factors in the level of psychological resilience in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: The level of psychological resilience of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy is at a low level, and there are many influencing factors. Targeted medical care should be carried out according to the factors affecting the level of resilience to promote the mental health of patients.

Psychological Resilience Levels and Career Barriers Regarding University Students

Purpose of current study is to examine psychological resilience levels and career barriers of university students, who continue their education online due to the Covid-19 pandemics. The research was carried out by using the correlational survey model of research type. Participants of the research include 461 university students, 288 women and 173 men, who continue their education online in the 2020-2021 academic year under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemics period. "Career Barriers Scale" and "Adult Resilience Scale" were used as data collection tools in the research. It was found that the career barrier levels of university students were positively related to their psychological resilience levels and to the self-perception, future perception, structural style, and social resources sub-dimensions of the psychological resilience. In addition, it was determined that psychological resilience is negatively correlated with family harmony sub-dimension. Moreover, psychological resilience level and career barriers of university students did not show significant difference according to gender and grade level variables.

Effectiveness of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention Program for Women

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the acceptance and commitment-oriented intervention program for women who have children at primary school on psychological resilience and flexibility. The study sample consisted of 22 women, 11 of whom were in the experimental group (average age of 32.6) and 11 in the control group (average age of 33.2). The inclusion criteria for the women were that they were not working, had not received any psychiatric diagnosis regarding mental health, and were not using any psychiatric treatment medication. "The Brief Psychological Resilience Scale" and "Psychological Flexibility Scale" were used to evaluate the program's effectiveness in this study. The intervention program applied in the study was developed based on the acceptance and commitment therapy approach. In addition, the program was applied once a week and each session was 90 minutes. The results obtained from the study show that the intervention program effectively increased the participants' psychological resilience and psychological flexibility levels after the sessions ended. It is observed that these positive results were maintained in the two-month follow-up study.

Evaluation of Nurses' Vaccine Hesitancy, Psychological Resilience, and Anxiety Levels During COVID-19 Pandemic.

This study aimed to evaluate the vaccine hesitancy, psychological resilience, and anxiety levels of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 676 nurses working at the survey time. Sociodemographic features, the status of hesitancy against the COVID-19 vaccine, the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, and the Brief Resilience Scale were used in the questionnaire form to collect the data. Most participants (68.6%; n=464) stated they were hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. A sig- nificantly higher rate of hesitancy was detected in the age group of 20-39 years, those who did not have COVID-19 vaccine, and those who did not think the COVID-19 vaccine is protective (P < .05). It was determined that 6.8% (n=46) of the nurses had COVID-19 anxiety. A significantly higher rate of anxiety was detected in the age group of 40 years and older, those working in the emergency department, and those working in the COVID-19 unit during the pandemic period (P < .05). The median Brief Resilience Scale score of nurses is 19(6). A negative, weak, and significant relationship was found between the Brief Resilience Scale and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale scores (P = .001). During the pandemic, higher rates of anxiety were detected in healthcare personnel and those working in COVID-19 units. It was also found that as the level of anxiety increased, the level of psychological resilience decreased. To reduce the anxiety level and strengthen the psychological resilience of nurses, the cornerstones of the health system, fast, effective, and curative interventions should be made.

Relationship of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Social Anxiety and Psychological Resilience in Adults

Objective: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by permanent obsessions and compulsions that cause severe distress and disrupting one's functionality. The obsession is defined as a pattern of intortion, intortion and improper thought, idea, imagination and impulses. In this context, the aim of the study is to determine the relationship of obsessive compulsive disorder in adults with social anxiety and psychological durability. The group of this study was composed of individuals who were treated or still seeing in the hospitals and private psychological counseling center in İzmir region in 2022-2023. Method: The sample of the study was composed of 400 participants who have been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive age of 18 years and more selected by the purposeful sampling method. Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Question list to collect data in the study, Liebowitz was used as a scale of social anxiety and short psychological stability. Results: In the finding of the research, it is moderately positive (p&amp;lt;0.05); Slowness, doubt, strong level between ruminating levels at strong level (p&amp;lt;0,01 *p&amp;lt;0,05); Maudsley is very strongly positive between obsessive compulsive levels(p&amp;lt;0.05); weak levels of anxiety, avoidance and social anxiety levels (p&amp;lt;0,17, p&amp;lt;0,11); The levels of psychological strength were found to be weakly negative and significant relations between the levels. Conclusion: obsessions and compulsions were significant in the results of the research results in the results of the tested variables. However, there were no significant results in the anticipated psychological endurance level. Therefore, the relationship between obsessive-compulsive scores and another variable may be examined.

Loneliness and older adults: psychological resilience and technology use during the COVID-19 pandemic-a cross sectional study.

Introduction: This study investigated how psychological resilience influenced greater technology use among older adults, and whether they moderated the impact of social isolation on loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also explored whether technology mediates the impact of psychological resilience on loneliness. To explain the relationship between variables, the research drew upon the socio-emotional selective theory, which posits the notion that older adults are more focused on current and emotionally important relationships and goals concerning emotional regulation goals such as psychological well-being. Methods: Using a cross-sectional observational design, data were collected from 92 residents aged 65 to 89 in England from March 2020 to June 2021. Participants completed the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Technology Experience Questionnaire, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and Lubben Social Network Index. Pearson correlation, mediation and moderation analyses were conducted to investigate the hypotheses. Results: Most participants experienced moderate to severe levels of loneliness, displaying higher levels than pre-pandemic. Psychological resilience predicted greater technology use, and lower levels of loneliness. Technology was found to mediate the relationship between psychological resilience and loneliness. Neither technology use, nor psychological resilience was found to moderate the impact of social isolation on loneliness. Discussion: Findings suggested that strategies directed towards screening older adults for psychological resilience levels and low technology experience may help identify those most at risk for adapting poorly when exposed to stressors in situations like the Covid-19 pandemic. Early interventions can be initiated to increase psychological resilience and technology use, including empirical interventions, that may help decrease loneliness, especially in times of elevated risks for loneliness.

Sporcu ve Sporcu Olmayan Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Covıd-19 Kaygısı, Tükenmişlik, Mental İyi Oluş ve Dayanıklılık Arasındaki İlişkiler

The COVID-19 pandemic process has been associated with particularly strong declines in the academic, social, and psychological conditions of university students. Concerns about COVID-19 have often been correlated with worsening well-being. Besides the burdens most university students face, student-athletes have also been exposed to these psycho-social consequences. Therefore, it is important to examine the protective factors against psychological adjustment skills. Concepts such as resilience and endurance, which are defined as one's ability to react to difficulties, can also be protective factors. With the ongoing pandemic process, resilience and endurance in university students who are athletes and non-athletes have not yet been examined in this context. For this reason, this study aims to examine the mediator role of resilience in the relationship between mental well-being, COVID-19 anxiety, and burnout. 778 university students, 412 athletes and 366 non-athletes, studying in different departments of the university participated in the study. As data collection tools, COVID-19 related anxiety scale, short psychological resilience scale, Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale short form and maslach burnout scale student form were used. The relationships between the anxiety, burnout, mental well-being and psychological resilience levels of the athletes and non-athletes were determined by the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. Structural equation modeling was used in data analysis to determine the direct and indirect predictive effects between variables. During the research process, all analyzes were made using SPSS 22.00 and AMOS package programs. The results showed that resilience was negatively related to COVID-19 anxiety and burnout, and positively related to mental well-being in both groups. Resilience mediated significant effects on COVID-19 anxiety, burnout, and mental well-being for students in both groups.

Examining the effectiveness of a group hope intervention program in Syrian refugee children: A pilot study

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-session hope-based intervention program on the levels of hope and psychological resilience of Syrian refugee children. The pre-test post-test control group design was implemented. A total of 42 Syrian refugee students in 5th grade participated in the study. 2 × 2 mixed ANOVA, independent sample t-test, and dependent sample t-test were conducted for data analysis. Mixed ANOVA revealed that the intervention group had more improvement in hope and psychological resilience scores compared to the control group. Dependent sample t-test revealed that while the hope and resilience scores of the intervention group were maintained, the hope scores of the control group significantly decreased. Independent sample t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the post-test hope scores of the groups. Research findings supported that hope-oriented approaches can be effective in improving the resilience of Syrian refugee children in the long term.

Relationship between rumination and post-traumatic growth in mobile cabin hospital nurses: The mediating role of psychological resilience

Psychological resilience helps individuals to actively respond to various emergencies, but its mediating role between the rumination and post-traumatic growth (PTG) of nurses remains unknown. Our study aimed to explore the extent to which psychological resilience mediates the association between rumination and PTG among nurses working in mobile cabin hospitals. This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 449 medical team members working in mobile cabin hospitals to support the prevention and control of coronavirus disease 2019 in Shanghai, China in 2022. Pearson correlation analysis was applied to assess the correlation between rumination, psychological resilience, and PTG. Structural equation models were used to examine the mediating role of psychological resilience between rumination and PTG. Our study results showed that deliberate rumination directly promoted psychological resilience and PTG and had positive effects on PTG through the mediating effect of psychological resilience. Invasive rumination had no direct effect on PTG. However, it had a negative effect on PTG through the mediating effect of psychological resilience. Together the results of this study indicate that the mediating effect of psychological resilience was significant in the association of rumination and PTG among mobile cabin hospital nurses, with a higher individual psychological resilience level helping nurses to achieve PTG. Therefore, targeted interventions should be implemented to improve nurses’ psychological resilience and guide their rapid growth.