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Citation:
Thimbriel, R., Urkmez, B., Lee, B., & Umucu, E. (2022). COVID-19 stress, resilience, and job loss concerns in people with chronic conditions and disabilities.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 57
(3),
207-213.
Title:
COVID-19 stress, resilience, and job loss concerns in people with chronic conditions and disabilities
Authors:
Thimbriel, R., Urkmez, B., Lee, B., & Umucu, E.
Year:
2022
Journal/Publication:
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
No
Structured abstract:
Background:
People experience higher levels of psychological distress during times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Resilience is a psychological resource that helps people to recover from adverse events.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of resilience on COVID-19-related stress and worry about job loss in people with chronic conditions and disabilities (PwCID).
Data collection & analysis:
The Perceived Stress Questionnaire -8 (PSQ-8) and the Brief Resilience Scale were used to measure COVID-19-related stress and resilience, respectively. Demographics were also assessed. A two-step hierarchical regression and binary regression analyses were conducted.
Findings:
A moderate amount of perceived stress and resilience with mean scores of 2.45 (SD?=?0.69; range 1-4) and 3.17 (SD?=?0.98; range 1-5), respectively, were found among the 269 participants. Resilience (?=-0.44, p?
Conclusions:
PwCID who have higher scores on resilience reported lower levels of COVID-19-related stress. Resilience can be cultivated among PwCID for better psychological outcomes during times of crisis. Vocational rehabilitation counselors can implement strategies to improve resilience in PwCID.
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition
Full-time employment
Full-time employment