The relationship between coping and distress among faculty members and students during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: The moderating effect of gender

Previous research has documented significant associations between the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, various mental health problems, and coping strategies. However, literature on the moderating role of gender on the relationship between distress and coping strategies during COVID-19 is almost nonexiste...

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Published in:Frontiers in psychiatry 2023-02, Vol.14, p.1103049-1103049
Main Authors: Hamid, Abdalla A R M, Miskry, Abdullah Seif Abdullah Al, Darweesh, Abdel Hameed M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
dealing with stress
moderation
Psychiatry
psychological stress
sex
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Summary:Previous research has documented significant associations between the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, various mental health problems, and coping strategies. However, literature on the moderating role of gender on the relationship between distress and coping strategies during COVID-19 is almost nonexistent. Hence, the main objective of this study was two folds. To examine gender differences in distress and coping strategies, and to test the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between distress and coping among university faculty members and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional web-based study design was used to collect data from the participants. A sample of 649 participants (68.9% university students and 31.1% faculty members) was selected. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) were used to collect data from the participants. The survey was sent out during the COVID-19 lockdown from May 12th to June 30th, 2020. The results showed significant gender differences in distress and the three coping strategies. Women consistently scored higher on distress (
ISSN:1664-0640
1664-0640
DOI:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1103049