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Exploring the Socio-Demographic and Psychosocial Factors That Enhance Resilience in the COVID-19 Crisis

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  • Snow Yunni Lin

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Jian Han Tan

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Brenda Xian Hui Tay

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • John Paul Chern Shwen Koh

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Lei Siew

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Marcus Cher Hean Teo

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Jeremy Yen Chin Tan

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore)

  • Saima Hilal

    (MBBS Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
    Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore 117549, Singapore)

Abstract

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has greatly affected mental health worldwide. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and psychosocial factors that influence the level of resilience among Singaporeans amidst the pandemic. An online questionnaire was administered to Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 21 and above. The online questionnaire collected information on sociodemographics, infection, and contact with COVID-19. Psychosocial variables—specifically optimism, self-efficacy, hope, and resilience—were also assessed through validated questionnaires. A total of 404 responses were collected in this study. Men were reported to have higher resilience compared to women (28.13 vs. 25.54, p -value < 0.001). Married individuals were observed to have higher resilience compared to their single counterparts (27.92 vs. 25.77, p -value < 0.001). Interestingly, participants who knew of family members/friends who had contracted COVID-19 were reported to be more resilient than those who did not (28.09 vs. 26.19, p -value = 0.013). Optimism, self-efficacy, and hope were also found to be associated with higher resilience ( p -value < 0.001). In conclusion, one’s sex, marital status, contact with COVID-19, level of optimism, self-efficacy, and hope were shown to significantly affect resilience. Given the long-drawn nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, interventions should aim to improve optimism, self-efficacy, and hopefulness in the community.

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  • Snow Yunni Lin & Jian Han Tan & Brenda Xian Hui Tay & John Paul Chern Shwen Koh & Lei Siew & Marcus Cher Hean Teo & Jeremy Yen Chin Tan & Saima Hilal, 2022. "Exploring the Socio-Demographic and Psychosocial Factors That Enhance Resilience in the COVID-19 Crisis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-11, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:12580-:d:931730
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