Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2022
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to understand coping mechanisms among Romanian youth in their response to institutional COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Data were collected from emerging adults (N = 214), aged 18–29, enrolled in various fields of study throughout a public university in Romania. Adopted versions of the Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences Scale (Brief-COPE, Carver, 1997) and Satisfaction with Life Scales (SLWS, Diener et al., 1985) were administered to explore the impact of the specific social distancing and isolation enforced pandemic restrictions. Findings elucidate the response styles, impact of coping skills, and strategies employed by students toward their well-being during stay-at-home courses. Results indicated that Romanian emerging-adults tend to use diverse strategies, but they use more disengagement, problem-focused coping, humor, socially supportive coping or religion, rather than denial, avoidant-focused coping or substance use, when faced with unprecedented situations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss these findings framed in resilience as it relates to the positive youth psychology framework.
DOI
10.3390/su14052783
Recommended Citation
Ștefenel, D., Gonzalez, J.-M., Rogobete, S., & Sassu, R. (2022). Coping strategies and life satisfaction among Romanian emerging adults during the covid-19 pandemic. Sustainability, 14(5), 2783. Doi.org/10.3390/su14052783
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This article belongs to the Special Issue Applications of Positive Psychology in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic.