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ArticleHealth psychology report2023

Anxiety and coping during COVID-19. Investigation of anxiety management types in a German and Polish sample.

Sebastian Mueller-Haugk, Ilona Bidzan-Bluma, Monika Bidzan-Wiącek, Darshika Thejani Bulathwatta, Marcus Stueck

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Article in Health psychology report, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Sebastian Mueller-HaugkInternational Biocentric Research Academy, Leipzig, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5911-8332
Ilona Bidzan-BlumaDepartment of Psychology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2775-8092
Monika Bidzan-WiącekMedical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3664-4652
Darshika Thejani BulathwattaInstitute of Psychology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3165-4607
Marcus StueckInternational Biocentric Research Academy, Leipzig, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0208-0772
Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Leipzig · DEGdańsk Medical University · PLOpen University of Sri Lanka · LKUniversity of Gdańsk · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe study aimed to assess the differences in anxiety management types between German and Polish samples. The research was conducted in the context of health-related variables and anxiety management types during the period of March to April 2020. The research project was approved by the Ethical Committee at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Gdansk, Poland. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE: German Sample: Consisted of 323 subjects with an average age of 46 years. 73% were females, and 26% were males. Polish Sample: Included 100 subjects with an average age of 42 years. 73% were females, and 27% were males. The study collected data on various health-related variables and anxiety management types using specific measurement procedures.

resultsThere were significant differences in the frequency distribution of anxiety management types between the Polish and German samples (

conclusionsThe study provides a comprehensive insight into the anxiety management types between German and Polish samples, revealing distinct differences in their responses. The Polish sample exhibited a higher prevalence of negative anxiety management types compared to the German sample. These disparities can be attributed to a myriad of factors, including historical traumas, transgenerational experiences, and the influence of dominant religions in each country. The findings underscore the importance of considering cultural, historical, and religious contexts when assessing and addressing mental health and coping mechanisms across different populations. Further research with larger samples and diverse groups could offer a more nuanced understanding of these patterns and their underlying causes.

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anxietybiocentric health theorycopingCOVID-19psychological health

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