Satisfaction with Life among Vaccinated Turkish People the Role of Anxiety, Fear, and Preventive Behaviors
European Journal of Psychology Open, cilt.81, sa.3, ss.79-87, 2022 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 81 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.1024/2673-8627/a000028
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Psychology Open
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.79-87
- Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 anxiety, fear of COVID-19, satisfaction with life, Turkish people
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Introduction: Past research has shown that psychological and behavioral factors, including anxiety, fear, and preventive behaviors, are related to well-being outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet little is known about the simultaneous effects of those factors in predicting satisfaction with life among vaccinated people. Methods: This cross-sectional study is among the first to examine whether COVID-19 anxiety, fear of COVID-19, and preventive behaviors predicted satisfaction with life among the vaccinated general public in Turkey. Participants were 1,017 Turkish adults (69.71% female; mean age = 36.28, SD = 10.83 years) who completed online self-reported questionnaires. Results: Results showed that increased levels of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 significantly predicted reduced satisfaction with life over and above the effects of sociodemographic and clinical factors. Discussion: The findings suggest the importance of tailoring and implementing interventions focusing on the improvement of the well-being of people during the pandemic.