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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2023

The impact of social support and emotion dysregulation on COVID-19 depressive symptoms.

Deepali M Dhruve, Jenna E Russo, Arazais D Oliveros

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Deepali M DhruveDepartment of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States.
Jenna E RussoDepartment of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States.
Arazais D OliverosDepartment of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States.

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Abstract

Introduction: Stress resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to psychological consequences, such as depressive symptoms, for individuals worldwide. Outbreaks and pandemics are known to accentuate stressors or generate new ones owing to health-related worries, reduced mobility, and social activity due to quarantine, and sudden life changes. Although post-lockdown U.S. research findings suggest a greater risk of depression among 18- to 25-year-olds, familiarity with technology and virtual socializing may offer college students some protective effect, warranting research with such groups. Methods: The current study thus explored emotion dysregulation (ED) and perceived social support (PSS) as potential mechanisms for the relationship between COVID-19 stress and depressive symptoms among students at a southern university in the United States. Participants ( Results: Path analysis showed that PSS buffered the effect of ED on depressive symptoms. The results support the explanatory role of ED in the relationship between COVID-19 stress and depressive symptoms. Discussion: The perceived social connection may be an essential factor for psychological outcomes during periods of stress and isolation, particularly for those reporting high ED.

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depressionemerging adultsemotion regulationpandemicsocial support

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PMID37691798
PMCPMC10484516

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