Resilience, perceived stress and fear of death among Covid-19 patients
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2021
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UMT Lahore
Abstract
The current study aimed to explore the relationship of resilience, perceived stress, and fear of death among covid-19 patients. The questionnaires Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) (Smith et al, 2008), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) (Sheldon Cohen 1983), and Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (CL-FODS) (Collett, & Lester 1969) were used in the present study. The purposive sample of N=84 covid-19 patients with age range 20-61 above years was drawn for data collection. Descriptive analysis was calculated separately, i.e. means, and standard deviations. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Hierarchical regression analyses were used. The results of the study showed a significant positive correlation between resilience and perceived stress. It is also revealed that resilience has also a significant negative correlation with three sub-scales (death of self, death of others, and dying of others) of fear of death. But resilience and perceived stress showed a non-significant negative correlation with sub-scale (dying of self of fear of death). In the present study, men showed higher perceived stress and fear of death as compared to women. The results of regression analysis showed that resilience and perceived stress are significant predictors of fear of death. The study holds its implications in cultural, counseling, and therapeutic interventions to give suggestions to manage their stress and fear effectively. Implications demonstrate the ways to manage emotional challenges and build resilience to wrestle stressful situations.