The Mediating Role of Mindfulness in the Relationship Between Loneliness and Covid-19 Anxiety in Adolescents During the Covid-19 Epidemic

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Authors

1 Ph.D Student in Educational Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili , Ardebil, Iran

2 Professor of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

3 Ph.D Student in Educational Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardebil

Abstract

Introductoin: Adolescence is a difficult time in itself and the epidemic of covid-19 disease makes it even more difficult. With the closure of schools and the cancellation of social events, many teens have not only lost some of the most important moments in their lives but have also moved away from everyday activities such as chatting with friends and attending classes. Feeling lonely in a coronary epidemic can be a major factor in exacerbating anxiety, and psychological skills such as mindfulness may also play a role. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between feeling loneliness and anxiety about covid-19.
Method: The study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of path analysis. In this study, 242 people (141 girls and 101 boys) who had experienced the effects of the corona epidemic were selected by convenience sampling method. Students completed the Corona Virus Anxiety Questionnaire, loneliness scale, and mindfulness questionnaire under the Shaad virtual network. Pearson correlation and path analysis were used for data analysis.
Results: The results showed that the effect of loneliness on mindfulness (β = -0.50, p <0.01) was negative and significant and on the anxiety of covid 19 (β = 0.19, p <0.01). Also, the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between the variables of loneliness and anxiety was confirmed (Z=-4.18, p<0.01).
Discussion and Conclusion: The findings of the present study indicated that mindful thinking can mediate anxiety of Corona and the feeling of loneliness. Therefore, mindfulness can protect people from negative influences in better adaptation in critical situations and help in better mental health.
Method: The study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of path analysis. In this study, 242 people (141 girls and 101 boys) who had experienced the effects of the corona epidemic were selected by convenience sampling method. Were. Students coronavirus anxiety questionnaire; Loneliness Scale; They completed the Mindfulness Questionnaire under Shad Virtual Network. Pearson correlation and path analysis were used to analyze the data.

Results: The results showed that the effect of feeling lonely on mindfulness (β = -0.50, p <0.01) was negative and significant and on anxiety of Quid 19 (β = 0.19, p <0.01). The mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between loneliness and coronary anxiety variables was also confirmed (p <0.01, Z = 4.18).

Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that mindful thinking can mediate coronary anxiety and loneliness. Therefore, mindfulness in better adaptation to critical situations protects people from negative effects and can be helpful in better mental health.

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Clinical Psychology and Personality
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September 2022
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