Title: Impact of COVID-19 on mental health: A comparative analysis (Pre & during lockdown)
Abstract:The objective of the current study was to compare the levels of gratitude, hope and optimism in both the situations, that is, pre-lockdown and during lockdown. This study was conducted on participants...The objective of the current study was to compare the levels of gratitude, hope and optimism in both the situations, that is, pre-lockdown and during lockdown. This study was conducted on participants presently living in Delhi-NCR. It was hypothesized that (1) there will be a relationship between change in optimism and change in gratitude score; (2) there will be a relationship between change in optimism and change in hope; and (3) there will be a relationship between change in hope and change in gratitude. For the purpose of this research, a sample of hundred and twelve participants was chosen using convenience sampling. There were three scales used for the purpose of data collection. For assessing gratitude, the Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form (GQ-6) was used. Adult hope scale was used for assessing hope and Life orientation test was used to assess optimism. Results showed that gratitude and hope were positively related, whereas, optimism and hope and, optimism and gratitude were inversely related to each other. This can be attributed to various factors which have been discussed in detail in our study .Read More
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Date: 2021-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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