Research Article

INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS COPING STYLES AND WELLNESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Volume: 7 Number: 1 April 26, 2022
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INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS COPING STYLES AND WELLNESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic has affected the wellness of people, and it seems to do so in the future. Prior research demonstrates coping styles have a significant influence on wellness in different cultures. It is unclear what styles Turkish people may use to maintain wellness in compelling pandemic process. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between coping styles and the level of wellness during Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 492 completed the online survey. There were significant differences in the level of psychological, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional wellness in favors of men. Multiple regression analyses showed that self-confident, optimistic, and helpless coping styles, compared to submissive and social support seeking, are much stronger predictors of wellness among Turkish people. The usage of these findings at the individual, community, and professional level might benefit wellness not only in the ongoing pandemic but also in the aftermath of Covid-19.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 26, 2022

Submission Date

October 11, 2021

Acceptance Date

February 8, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Avcı, M., & Kiraz Avcı, İ. (2022). INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS COPING STYLES AND WELLNESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Türk Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7(1), 1-16. https://izlik.org/JA45BS33JM

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