Actualidades en Psicología ISSN Impreso: 0258-6444 ISSN electrónico: 2215-3535

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Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation and its Link with Positive Psychological Functioning
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Keywords

social isolation
post-traumatic stress symptoms
positive psychological functioning
Covid-19
aislamiento social
síntomas de estrés postraumático
funcionamiento psicológico positivo
Covid-19

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Portela, M. A., & Machado, A. I. (2022). Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation and its Link with Positive Psychological Functioning. Actualidades En Psicología, 36(132), 72–87. https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v36i132.49584

Abstract

Objective. Evaluate the psychological effects of social isolation (post-traumatic stress symptoms) associated with the global pandemic situation and the possible association with positive psychological functioning. Method. The design was a cross-sectional study with 440 participants between 18 and 65 years old (M = 35.25) selected through convenience sampling. Sociodemographic, coexistence and occupation data were collected. The information was collected online, between April and July 2020. A descriptive and comparative analysis of the variables was carried out. Results. A relationship between Social Isolation and Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms was observed. Positive psychological functioning was inversely correlated with social isolation and post-traumatic stress symptoms, which are more evident in the middle and older age ranges (36-50 and 51-65). Positive psychological functioning showed higher levels in the 51-65 age group and in participants from the interior of the country. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were greater in young people (18-25 years old), women, city residents, and people living with their parents. These data can inform treatment strategies that attempt to reduce the psychological symptoms of COVID-19 isolation, based on psychological resources.

https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v36i132.49584
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