The Moderating Role of the Hostile-World Scenario in the Connections Between COVID-19 Worries, Loneliness, and Anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has had pronounced effects on individuals' psychological well-being around the world. Concerns regarding the consequences of infection, as well as the general uncertainty and governmental regulations have resulted in increased psychological distress among many populations and cultures. In this regard, research has shown that the manner by which individuals perceive such large-scale threats and appraise them significantly contributes to the psychological consequences of such events. According to the Hostile-World Scenario (HWS) model, negative engagement (NE) with such threats weakens one's competence and coping abilities, whereas positive engagement (PE) facilitates resilience and enhances psychological adjustment. Accordingly, the current study examines the moderating role of both NE and PE in the connections of two main features of the current pandemic, COVID-19-related worries and loneliness, with anxiety. Data were collected between March 16 and April 14, 2020, from 1,112 Israelis (age range 17–92, M = 46.90, SD = 16.46), who provided information regarding COVID-19 health worries, loneliness, and anxiety. A special measure assembled items pertinent to the HWS-NE and HWS-PE throughout the survey. Results demonstrated that both HWS-NE and HWS-PE were significant moderators. COVID-19-related health worries/loneliness were linked with anxiety only among individuals with high HWS-NE, and were non-significant among those with low HWS-NE. Moreover, the positive association between loneliness and anxiety was significantly mitigated by high HWS-PE. The discussion highlights the importance of the HWS for understanding the psychological consequences of COVID-19 and offers practical suggestions, which may aid mental health practitioners in providing assistance and support to the general population.

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Resiliency, Meaning in Life, and Life Satisfaction: An Examination of Moderating Effects [Resiliencia, significado en la vida y satisfacción vital: un análisis de los efectos moderadores]

Acción Psicológica ◽

10.5944/ap.15.2.22256 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Chloe Lau Lau ◽

Anita Feher ◽

Claire Anne Wilson ◽

Sarah E. Babcock ◽

Donald H. Saklofske

Keyword(s):

Meaning In Life ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Moderating Effects ◽

Search For Meaning ◽

Moderating Role

While presence of meaning in life (i.e., presence) is associated with a plethora of desirable qualities (e.g., greater well-being, longevity, positive affect), search for meaning is associated with psychological distress (e.g., reports of conflict, rumination, depression; Boyle, Barnes, Buchman, & Bennett, 2009). Individuals with higher resiliency, defined as a multifaceted competency in adapting and recovering from adversity, could potentially mitigate the distress associated with search, and thus, achieve greater satisfaction with life (SWL). The present study examined the moderating role of meaning in life between resiliency (i.e., sense of mastery and sense of relatedness) and SWL in a sample of Canadian university students (N=289). Hierarchical regression analyses showed that there was a positive association between resiliency and SWL and this association was stronger at higher levels compared to lower levels of search for meaning. These results suggest that individuals searching for meaning with high levels of mastery have the greatest SWL, while their counterparts with low mastery have the lowest SWL. Similar moderating effects of search were found with the positive association between sense of relatedness and SWL. Overall, findings suggest that protective factors in resiliency may buffer against the potential negative impact of search.

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Ageism and Psychological Distress in Older Adults: The Moderating Role of Self-Esteem and Body Image

Journal of Applied Gerontology ◽

10.1177/07334648211009658 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 073346482110096

Author(s):

Yoav S. Bergman

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Body Image ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Image ◽

Physical Consequences ◽

Age Range ◽

Moderating Role

Ageist attitudes have been associated with negative physical consequences and psychological distress among older adults. Although holding a positive self-image and body image contributes to well-being among older adults, their combined effect on the consequences of ageism has not been examined. Accordingly, the current study examines the moderating role of both variables on the connection between ageism and psychological distress among older adults. Data were collected from 383 older adults (age range = 60–90; M = 71.44; SD = 6.62), who filled out scales assessing ageism, self-esteem, body image, and psychological distress. Psychological distress was associated with reduced self-esteem and body image. In line with the moderation hypothesis, the ageism–distress link remained significant only for individuals with low levels of both self-esteem and body image. The discussion highlights the relevance of both self-esteem and body image as important personal resources which may buffer the connection between ageism and psychological distress among older adults.

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Daily Alcohol and Cigarette Use Among Sexual Minority Adults: Moderating Role of Daily Stress and Daily Well-Being

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3174 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 860-861

Author(s):

Agus Surachman ◽

Britney Wardecker ◽

Cara Exten ◽

Jes Matsick ◽

David Almeida

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Cigarette Use ◽

Daily Stress ◽

Older Adulthood ◽

Daily Affect ◽

And Bisexual ◽

Age Range ◽

Moderating Role

Abstract The goal of this study was two-fold: 1) to investigate whether gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) adults, compared to heterosexual adults, used alcohol and cigarettes daily to a greater extent, and 2) to test the moderating role of daily stress and well-being on the association between GLB status and alcohol and cigarette use. We analyzed data from 3,421 adults (GLB = 98; age range = 20-83 years) who completed an 8-day daily diary protocol as part of the Midlife in the U.S. Study (MIDUS). Compared to heterosexual adults, GLB participants reported greater daily alcohol and cigarette use. However, among GLB individuals, more negative affect was associated with less daily alcohol use and people who reported more stressor days and physical symptoms across the week consumed less alcohol. We will discuss how daily affect, stress, and substance use may function differently among GLB people in middle and older adulthood.

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Conflict at work and individual well-being: The moderating role of conflict management strategies

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e524332011-139 ◽

2004 ◽

Author(s):

M. T. M. Dijkstra ◽

D. van Dierendonck ◽

A. Evers ◽

C. K. W. de Dreu

Keyword(s):

Conflict Management ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Well Being ◽

Moderating Role

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Health promotion behaviours of pregnant women and spiritual well‐being: Mediatory role of pregnancy stress, anxiety and coping ways

Nursing Open ◽

10.1002/nop2.905 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Chehrazi ◽

Mahbobeh Faramarzi ◽

Somayeh Abdollahi ◽

Maria Esfandiari ◽

Shiva Shafie rizi

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Well Being ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

And Coping

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Parental Warmth, Gratitude, and Prosocial Behavior among Chinese Adolescents: The Moderating Effect of School Climate

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18137033 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 7033

Author(s):

Haocheng Luo ◽

Qingqi Liu ◽

Chengfu Yu ◽

Yangang Nie

Keyword(s):

School Climate ◽

Prosocial Behavior ◽

Longitudinal Design ◽

Positive Association ◽

Theoretical Explanation ◽

Parental Warmth ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Low Levels ◽

Moderating Role

Parental warmth plays an important role in the development of adolescents’ physical and mental health. There are numerous empirical studies indicating a relationship between parental warmth and prosocial behavior among adolescents, although the underlying mechanisms of this association remain unclear. Adopting a longitudinal design across two time points, the present study proposes a moderated mediation model to explore the mediating role of gratitude and the moderating role of the school climate between parental warmth and prosocial behavior. The sample consisted of 943 participants (483 boys and 451 girls) who participated in the second assessment and completed questionnaires assessing gratitude, school climate, and prosocial behavior in April 2019. Their parents participated in the first assessment and completed a questionnaire pertaining to parental warmth in October 2018. After controlling for the gender and age of the adolescents, the results showed that the positive association between parental warmth and prosocial behavior is mediated by gratitude, and school climate does play a moderating role in the second half of the mediating path. Specifically, the school climate can play a protective role in adolescents with low levels of gratitude. For adolescents with less gratitude, a strong school climate can promote more prosocial behaviors and can effectively alleviate the negative prediction of low levels of gratitude. This study provides a theoretical explanation for the generation of adolescents’ prosocial behavior and provides theoretical guidance for the interventions of schools and parents.

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Subjective Well-Being and the 2008 Recession in European Regions: The Moderating Role of Quality of Governance

International Journal of Community Well-Being ◽

10.1007/s42413-019-00022-0 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 111-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Efstratia Arampatzi ◽

Martijn J. Burger ◽

Spyridon Stavropoulos ◽

Frank G. van Oort

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

European Regions ◽

Quality Of Governance ◽

Moderating Role

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A critical review on the moderating role of contextual factors in the associations between video gaming and well-being

Computers in Human Behavior Reports ◽

10.1016/j.chbr.2021.100135 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100135

Author(s):

Andree Hartanto ◽

Verity Y.Q. Lua ◽

Frosch Y.X. Quek ◽

Jose C. Yong ◽

Matthew H.S. Ng

Keyword(s):

Critical Review ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Well Being ◽

Video Gaming ◽

Moderating Role

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The Influence of Masculinity and the Moderating Role of Religion on the Workplace Well-Being of Factory Workers in China

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126250 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6250

Author(s):

Quan Gao ◽

Orlando Woods ◽

Xiaomei Cai

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Spiritual Support ◽

Social Psychological ◽

Factory Workers ◽

The Social ◽

Being There ◽

Role Of Religion ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Moderating Role

This paper explores how the intersection of masculinity and religion shapes workplace well-being by focusing on Christianity and the social construction of masculinity among factory workers in a city in China. While existing work on public and occupational health has respectively acknowledged masculinity’s influences on health and the religious and spiritual dimensions of well-being, there have been limited efforts to examine how variegated, and especially religious, masculinities influence people’s well-being in the workplace. Drawing on ethnography and in-depth interviews with 52 factory workers and 8 church leaders and factory managers, we found that: (1) Variegated masculinities were integrated into the factory labor regime to produce docile and productive bodies of workers. In particular, the militarized and masculine cultures in China’s factories largely deprived workers of their dignity and undermined their well-being. These toxic masculinities were associated with workers’ depression and suicidal behavior. (2) Christianity not only provided social and spiritual support for vulnerable factory workers, but also enabled them to construct a morally superior Christian manhood that phytologically empowered them and enhanced their resilience to exploitation. This paper highlights not only the gender mechanism of well-being, but also the ways religion mediates the social-psychological construction of masculinity.

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