Coping with Covid-19 Lockdown: Optimism and Intolerance of  Uncertainty in India

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  • Dr. Chinchu C Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Author

Keywords:

optimism, uncertainty, anxiety, Covid-19, disaster preparedness

Abstract

Background: Kerala contained Covid-19 effectively in a low-resource setting, offering valuable insights for mental health research in epidemics, particularly for resource-poor countries.  
Aims: This study examined optimism, intolerance of uncertainty (IU), and socio-demographics in Kerala, India during the Covid-19 pandemic. 
Methods: Observational study where 121 adults were surveyed online via snowball sampling. Standard tools and custom questionnaire were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. 
Results: Strong relationship between inhibitory anxiety and optimism was found. Socio demographics did not determine IU or optimism. Uncertainty during crises requires further investigation. 
Conclusions: The Pandemic's impact on well-being demands further research on anxiety and potential protective factors for better community-based disaster preparedness policies

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Author Biography

  • Dr. Chinchu C, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

    Post Doctoral Fellow, Women's Studies Centre, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) 

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Published

01-07-2023

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Research Articles

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Coping with Covid-19 Lockdown: Optimism and Intolerance of  Uncertainty in India. (2023). Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 16(2). https://napsyjournal.com/index.php/ijps/article/view/190