This study contributes to the expanding body of research on the psychological impacts of pandemic-related restrictions by investigating the effects of lockdowns on the mood of young and older adolescents. Employing a moderation-mediation analysis framework, we explore how social support and coping strategies mediate and moderate the relationships between lockdown duration and mood, while controlling for socioeconomic status (SES). Our findings reveal intriguing distinctions between the two age groups. For younger adolescents (12-14 years), coping significantly moderates the relationship between lockdown and social support. However, social support does not mediate the lockdown-mood link for this age group. Contrarily, for older adolescents (15-18 years), social support emerges as a significant mediator of the lockdown-mood relationship, albeit with no significant moderation by coping. These results emphasize the importance of tailored interventions and support systems for distinct adolescent age groups during pandemic-related restrictions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- SES
- Gender
- Coping
- Social support
- Lockdown severity
- Addressing gaps in the literature
- Hypotheses
- Method
- Participants
- Questionnaire measures
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping
- Social support
- SES
- Procedure
- Data screening
- Statistical analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Appendices
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research project aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of adolescents, focusing particularly on the influence of socioeconomic status (SES), gender, coping strategies, social support, and lockdown severity. The study aims to identify potential vulnerabilities and protective factors within these domains, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of adolescent mental health during pandemic-related disruptions.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health
- The role of socioeconomic status (SES) in shaping mental health outcomes
- The influence of gender on adolescent mental health responses
- The effects of coping strategies and social support on mental well-being
- The relationship between lockdown severity and mental health experiences
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction chapter sets the stage for the research project, outlining the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on adolescent mental health. The chapter explores existing literature to identify key factors that may influence mental well-being, including SES, gender, coping mechanisms, social support networks, and lockdown severity. The chapter concludes by presenting a clear statement of the research hypotheses.
The method chapter provides a detailed account of the research design, participant characteristics, data collection procedures, and analytical methods employed in the study. The chapter delves into the specific questionnaire measures used to assess anxiety, depression, coping, social support, and socioeconomic status. It also outlines the process of data screening and statistical analysis, ensuring transparency and reproducibility of the findings.
The results chapter presents the key findings of the study, drawing upon statistical analyses and visual representations to illustrate the relationships between the variables under investigation. The chapter focuses on presenting the data in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to understand the key patterns and trends emerging from the analysis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research project focuses on adolescent mental health, exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being. Key themes include socioeconomic status, gender, coping strategies, social support, lockdown severity, and their interactions with mental health outcomes. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the vulnerabilities and protective factors within these domains, fostering a deeper appreciation of adolescent mental health during times of significant societal disruption.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2023, Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in adolescents, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1488792
