Mood Responses Associated With COVID-19 Restrictions

Frontiers in Psychology

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Peter C. Terry¹  Renée L. Parsons-Smith²  Victoria R. Terry¹ 

[1] Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland;School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland;School of Social Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast;School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland

关键词: affect;    emotion;    COVID-19;    pandemic;    mood profiling;    BRUMS;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.589598

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more than half the world’s population being placed in lockdown to stem the spread of the virus. The severe restrictions imposed in many nations had the potential to significantly influence the physical and psychological well-being of those affected. The aim of the current study was to investigate mood responses during the period of restrictions from March to June, 2020. Mood responses of 1,062 participants (386 male, 676 female) were collected using the Brunel Mood Scale, hosted on the In The Mood website www.moodprofiling.com . The mean pattern of mood responses reflected an inverse iceberg profile, characterized by significantly elevated scores for tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion, and below average scores for vigor; a profile associated with increased risk of mental health issues. Females reported more negative mood scores than males. Participants in the ≤25 age group reported the most negative profiles whereas those in the ≥56 age group reported the least negative profiles. Mood differences related to education status were also evident. Finally, mood scores fluctuated over time, with profiles being most negative during April and June. Overall, results confirmed significant mood disturbance during the period of COVID-19 restrictions, representing increased risk of psychopathology.

【 授权许可】

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