Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Chung-Ying Lin, Vida Imani, Mohsen Saffari, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and can help alleviate individual fears of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Begum Satici, Mehmet Saricali, Seydi Ahmet Satici, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: This study aims to investigate the psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that intolerance of uncertainty has a direct impact on mental wellbeing, and this relationship is mediated by rumination and fear of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paolo Soraci, Ambra Ferrari, Francesco A. Abbiati, Elena Del Fante, Rosanna De Pace, Antonino Urso, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: The study examined the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and found that it has satisfactory validity and reliability. The scale showed good correlations with other assessment tools, indicating its effectiveness in measuring fear of COVID-19 among the Italian population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Najmuj Sakib, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan, Sahadat Hossain, Firoj Al Mamun, Ismail Hosen, Abu Hasnat Abdullah, Abedin Sarker, Mohammad Sarif Mohiuddin, Istihak Rayhan, Moazzem Hossain, Tajuddin Sikder, David Gozal, Mohammad Muhit, S. M. Shariful Islam, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour, Mohammed A. Mamun
Summary: The study aimed to translate and validate the FCV-19S scale in Bangla and evaluate its reliability and validity. The Bangla version of FCV-19S showed good internal reliability and consistency, and was significantly correlated with other questionnaires. It can be a useful tool for assessing the psychological impact of fear from COVID-19 infection in the Bangla-speaking population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mohamed Abdelrahman
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar, individual differences in personality, risk perception, and personal hygiene practices were found to have significant effects on social distancing behaviors. The majority of participants preferred staying at home, maintaining an adequate distance when communicating with others, not allowing visitors, and practicing personal hygiene. Multiple regression analysis revealed that conscientiousness, neuroticism, risk perception, and personal hygiene practices were important predictors of social distancing. Gender differences were also observed, with women showing higher engagement in social distancing practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yunier Broche-Perez, Zoylen Fernandez-Fleites, Elizabeth Jimenez-Puig, Evelyn Fernandez-Castillo, Boris C. Rodriguez-Martin
Summary: The study found that women experienced significantly greater fear of COVID-19 compared to men, and that gender significantly predicted the level of fear of COVID-19. This highlights the need for interventions tailored to women during the pandemic to reduce the negative impact on their mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Kiran Shafiq Khan, Mohammed A. Mamun, Mark D. Griffiths, Irfan Ullah
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Murat Yildirim, Gokmen Arslan, Ahmet Ozaslan
Summary: This study investigated the mental health problems among healthcare professionals during the pandemic and found that perceived risk and coronavirus fear increased the likelihood of depression, anxiety, and stress, while resilience helped reduce these mental health issues. Coronavirus fear mediated the relationship between perceived risk and mental health problems, and resilience mitigated the effect of coronavirus fear on mental health problems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Catherine A. Perz, Brent A. Lang, Rick Harrington
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected college students' coursework, stress levels, and perceived health. A method for assessing student anxiety regarding the pandemic is needed. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) has been validated and shown to possess good psychometric qualities. In this study with US college students, the FCV-19S demonstrated high reliability and validity, and its scores were positively correlated with anxiety for married or Asian students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Taylor Winter, Benjamin C. Riordan, Amir H. Pakpour, Mark D. Griffiths, Andre Mason, John W. Poulgrain, Damian Scarf
Summary: This study conducted the first psychometric assessment and validation of the English version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). The scale showed high internal consistency and a moderately strong relationship with perceived vulnerability to disease and germ aversion. FCV-19S scores were also negatively correlated with mental wellbeing. Additionally, adherence to lockdown rules was significantly related to FCV-19S scores, and self-identified conservatives tended to report lower scores. The English version of the FCV-19S is a reliable tool that can be confidently used with English-speaking populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria, David Villarreal-Zegarra, Angela Podesta, Maria Alejandra Luna-Cuadros
Summary: This study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Spanish-translated version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) using a sample of population in Peru. The results showed that the translated version has good measurement properties and validity, and it is correlated with depressive, anxious, and posttraumatic stress symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Akihiro Masuyama, Hiroki Shinkawa, Takahiro Kubo
Summary: This study aimed to adapt and validate a Japanese-version Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) for assessing the mental health of adolescent students from Japan. The results showed that the Japanese-version FCV-19S had good internal consistency and construct validity, with emotional and physiological response factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Yasuhiro Kotera, Miles Richardson, David Sheffield
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the mental health impacts of shinrin-yoku, finding that it can be effective in reducing mental health symptoms in the short term, particularly anxiety. However, more rigorous research and follow-up assessments are needed to verify these results and further investigate the practices of shinrin-yoku.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rajib Ahmed Faisal, Mary C. Jobe, Oli Ahmed, Tanima Sharker
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and poor mental health status among Bangladeshi university students, with COVID-19 worry and knowledge predicting psychopathology symptoms. Beliefs about COVID-19 severity and knowledge also played a significant role in predicting depressive symptoms. These findings can provide insights on students' mental health during the pandemic and aid in understanding their adjustment process over time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Vida Imani, Chung-Ying Lin, Toomas Timpka, Anders Brostrom, John A. Updegraff, Kristofer Arestedt, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: This study examined the actor-partner interdependence effect of fear of COVID-19 among Iranian pregnant women and their husbands and its association with their mental health and preventive behaviors. The findings showed significant relationships between fear of COVID-19, mental health, and preventive behaviors of the couples. Fear of COVID-19 had an impact on mental health and preventive behaviors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nicholas Tze Ping Pang, Assis Kamu, Nurfarah Lydia Binti Hambali, Ho Chong Mun, Mohd Amiruddin Kassim, Noor Hassline Mohamed, Friska Ayu, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Azizan Omar, Mohd Saffree Jeffree
Summary: The study developed and validated a newly translated version of the Persian Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Malay language. The Malay FCV-19S demonstrated good internal reliability and validity, as well as significant correlations with anxiety and stress measures. This psychometrically sound tool is highly important for identifying, managing, and responding to psychological distress caused by COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephen X. Zhang, Jiyao Chen, Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi, Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Huiyang Dai, Jizhen Li, Ross Mary Patty-Tito
Summary: Healthcare workers are facing significant pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to concerns about job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and intentions to leave their jobs. This study in Bolivia found that the number of office days predicted these factors, with variations depending on the age of the healthcare workers. This research provides insights for healthcare organizations to identify and support staff to maintain motivation during the prolonged pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yuval Zolotov, Alexander Reznik, Shmaya Bender, Richard Isralowitz
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Xinli Chi, Shiyun Chen, Yuying Chen, Danying Chen, Qian Yu, Tianyou Guo, Qianyu Cao, Xiaodan Zheng, Shaojie Huang, Md Mahhub Hossain, Brendon Stubbs, Albert Yeung, Liye Zou
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, confirming a bifactor structure with good internal consistency reliability, composite reliability, and validity. The results indicated that the scale has good psychometric properties in Chinese communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alex Price
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on gambling and found that high-risk gamblers and those with online gambling experience are more likely to engage in online gambling during the pandemic. The most predictive risk factors for high-risk online gamblers include anxiety and depression, reduced work hours, influence of COVID-19, gambling under the influence of cannabis or alcohol, and risky gambling motives tied to mental health concerns. This study provides incremental clarity on online gambling risk factors during the pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
