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Navigating Prolonged Uncertainty: The Role of Emotion Regulation and Coping on Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19

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Navigating Prolonged Uncertainty: The Role of Emotion Regulation and Coping on Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19

Haddad, Alexandra (2024) Navigating Prolonged Uncertainty: The Role of Emotion Regulation and Coping on Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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Abstract

The thesis examines the longitudinal effects of emotion regulation and coping strategies on mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic across three phases in Quebec, Canada. We investigated how emotion regulation strategies and coping strategies (problem-focused, emotion-focused, and avoidant) shaped psychological adaptation during the pandemic. Results showed that cognitive reappraisal predicted lower baseline internalizing symptoms, while emotion-focused and avoidant coping were associated with higher initial distress. However, the effectiveness of these strategies varied, highlighting the need for flexible coping practices in prolonged crises. An interaction between emotion-focused coping and perceived stress revealed that high levels of both led to a reduction in psychological distress over time. Surprisingly, no effects of emotion regulation strategies on psychological distress were observed. These findings highlight how flexible coping might be beneficial during prolonged stress, offering new insights for mental health interventions in future global challenges.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Psychology
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Haddad, Alexandra
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Psychology
Date:2 September 2024
Thesis Supervisor(s):Ellenbogen, Mark
ID Code:994579
Deposited By: Alexandra Haddad
Deposited On:24 Oct 2024 19:00
Last Modified:24 Oct 2024 19:00

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