Longitudinal studies showed that parents experienced a significant increase in anxiety, depression, hostility, and interpertation sensitivity.

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 Psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have been found to highly correlate with fear and stress. This high association leads to different responding behaviors. The overwhelming amount of data is creating a need to find a way to best measure amounts of stress and fear.

The Psychological Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Stress and Fear

Achterberg, Michelle, et al. “Perceived Stress as Mediator for Longitudinal Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Wellbeing of Parents and Children.” Nature, 2021, https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/pj3sg. 

Perceived Stress as Mediator for Longitudinal Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Wellbeing of Parents and Children

A valid and reliable instrument that measures a person's psychological reaction or response due to COVID 19. 

COVID Stress Scales (CSS)

It shows the different behaviors associated with different levels of stress regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. These behaviors are very common and impactful, therefore, need to be assessed. Low levels of stress for example could correlate with only increased washing of hands versus high levels of stress correlating with disruptive behaviors like overbuying supplies.

Why is Creating an Accurate Measuring Tool of Psychological Stress Important?

A previously debated measuring tool that research has found to be an accurate and reliable way to measure stress and fear related to the COVID-19, resulting in different behaviors.

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