TY  - JOUR
TI  - Living with COVID-19: Depression, Anxiety and Life Satisfaction during the New Normal in Turkey
AB  - Current findings suggest that many people experience high levels of anxiety, depressive symptoms and life dissatisfaction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the effects of the pandemic and life changes during the new normal of social restrictions in Turkey are yet to be examined. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, correlates and predictors of life satisfaction, anxiety symptoms, and depressive symptoms during the new normal of ongoing social restrictions. This is a cross-sectional study conducted online with 352 participants living in Turkey. Measures included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and Satisfaction with Life Scales. Sociodemographic variables and questions relating to the COVID-19 were collected. The results showed that low social communication and the sense of being restricted were significant predictors of life dissatisfaction, depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms. Of the participants, 91.5% were dissatisfied with their lives during the new normal of social restrictions. In addition, nearly half of the participants showed depressive symptoms (55.7%) and anxiety symptoms (54.3%). The present study suggested that social communication might be a key factor to improve psychological wellbeing. Considering the long-term effects of the pandemic on public mental health, developing effective preventive measures and intervention strategies are crucial.
AU  - Yanık, Medaim
AU  - Sönmez, Dilruba
AU  - Taştekne, Feyzanur
AU  - Uysal, Burcu
AU  - Tepedelen, Mehmed Seyda
AU  - Gormez, Vahdet
AU  - Eren, Senem
AU  - Karatepe, Şeyma
AU  - Morgul, Ebru
AU  - Öcal, Nilgün Belkıs
DO  - 10.5455/JCBPR.62468
PY  - 2021
JO  - Bilişsel Davranışçı Psikoterapi ve Araştırmalar Dergisi
VL  - 10
IS  - 3
SN  - 2146-9490
SP  - 257
EP  - 268
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/477492
ER  -