COVID 19 among Chinese high school graduates: Psychological distress, growth, meaning in life and resilience.
This study examined perceived impact of COVID 19 (PIC) on mental health outcomes (anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic growth) and roles of resilience and meaning in life. In October 2020, 430 Chinese high school graduates completed self report measures. Results showed that 4.4% and 5.8% participants had anxiety and depression symptoms (10) respectively, while 13.3% developed posttraumatic growth (37.5) Resilience and meaning in life mediated the relationships between PIC and mental health outcomes. These findings underline psychological distress and growth coexisted in COVID 19, while resilience and meaning in life served as important protective factors of mental health.
Journal of health psychology