Individual differences in the long-term impact of the pandemic: moderators of COVID-related hardship, worry, and social support

ConclusionAt the aggregate level, COVID-specific stressors changed over the course of the pandemic, whereas depression and social-support resources seemed stable. However, deeper analysis revealed substantial individual differences. Cognitive-appraisal processes showed considerable  variability across individuals and moderated the impact of COVID-specific stressors and resources over time. Future work is needed to investigate whether coaching individuals away from maladaptive cognitive-appraisal processes can reduce depression and lead to better overall well-being.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research