Latent profile analysis of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and resilience

The purpose of the current study was to identify latent profiles of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and resilience among university students. A total of 506 university undergraduate and graduate students from various universities were recruited through online platforms in Turkey. Data were collected utilizing self-report scales and were analyzed utilizing latent profile analysis. Results indicated significant relationships among COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, and mindfulness. A three-class solution was adapted to fit the current data. Findings revealed that 46% of the participants were classified into the high COVID-19 fear and medium psychological symptoms profile. Also, 38% of the participants were identified as low psychological symptoms and high mindfulness and resilience. Additionally, 16% of the participants were classified as high COVID-19 fear, psychological symptoms and low mindfulness and resilience. Female gender was positively associated with COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, and stress. Life satisfaction and social support were positively associated with the mindfulness and resilience, and were negatively related to COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, and stress.

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The study aimed to identify latent profiles of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and resilience among university students. Results showed significant relationships among these variables, with different classifications based on levels of fear, psychological symptoms, mindfulness, and resilience. Female gender was associated with higher levels of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, and stress. Life satisfaction and social support were related to higher mindfulness and resilience, and lower levels of fear, depression, anxiety, and stress.