International Research on Stress and Coping During the Covid-19 Pandemic
| Authors | |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Description | Objective: The aim of the report is to present the process and results of a relatively large international study of the experience and behavioral coping reactions to the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Method: A total of 52 countries around the world took part in the study, and the research sample currently includes approximately 100,000 respondents. The research was carried out using an online questionnaire survey. In addition to the scales focusing on pandemic-related stress responses and related coping responses, the questionnaire battery also includes the OECD institution confidence scale, the NEO personality questionnaire, and the social support availability questionnaire. Results: The report will present both results in the Czech Republic and the results of international comparisons. Preliminary results for the Czech Republic suggest that Czechs have the highest level of confidence in the health care system, the lowest in government and state administration. The biggest stressors include the state of the national economy, ignorance of the duration of government measures and the risk of hospitalization and death of oneself or loved ones. The most frequently mentioned activities to reduce stress include hobbies, long-distance contact with friends and family, and work. Interesting results of a qualitative analysis of supplementary open-ended questions will also be presented. Conclusion: For example, the data suggest that the sources of stress and coping reactions in the Czech Republic are similar to those in other countries. The qualitative analysis offers a unique insight into the normal human experience of the problems and benefits of the Covid-19 pandemic. |