COVID-19 Stress and Depression: Examining Social Media, Traditional Media, and Interpersonal Communication.
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| Title: | COVID-19 Stress and Depression: Examining Social Media, Traditional Media, and Interpersonal Communication. |
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| Authors: | First, Jennifer M., Shin, Haejung, Ranjit, Yerina S., Houston, J. Brian |
| Source: | Journal of Loss & Trauma. Feb2021, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p101-115. 15p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Structural equation modeling, Social media, Mental health, Mental depression, Interpersonal relations, Communication, Epidemics, COVID-19 pandemic, Psychological stress, Mental illness |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Prior research has found that infectious disease outbreaks such as that of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are associated with adverse mental health, especially among individuals with more exposure to COVID-19. Less studied are the possible relationships of media use and interpersonal communication as they relate to COVID-19 exposure and mental health outcomes. In the current study, a structural equation model tested the direct and indirect relationships of a variety of proximity variables including COVID-19 exposure, media use (traditional and social), and interpersonal communication on stress and depression with a U.S. sample of 1,545 adults. Results found that COVID-19 exposure had a direct effect on stress and an indirect effect on stress and depression through media use (traditional and social) and interpersonal communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Prior research has found that infectious disease outbreaks such as that of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are associated with adverse mental health, especially among individuals with more exposure to COVID-19. Less studied are the possible relationships of media use and interpersonal communication as they relate to COVID-19 exposure and mental health outcomes. In the current study, a structural equation model tested the direct and indirect relationships of a variety of proximity variables including COVID-19 exposure, media use (traditional and social), and interpersonal communication on stress and depression with a U.S. sample of 1,545 adults. Results found that COVID-19 exposure had a direct effect on stress and an indirect effect on stress and depression through media use (traditional and social) and interpersonal communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15325024 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15325024.2020.1835386 |
