Sylvanna M. Vargas, Crystal Wang, Miriam Rubenson, Nikki Jafarzadeh, Stanley J. Huey
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Abstract
Introduction: This longitudinal study examined trajectories of depression, perceived burdensomeness (PB), thwarted belongingness (TB), and suicidality among emerging adults (18-24 years old) during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Demographic and contextual differences were explored. The study also examined how COVID-related stressors predicted mental health trajectories over time. Methods: One hundred ninety-eight participants completed three waves of online surveys between May and July 2020. Results: Depressive symptoms decreased marginally over time, but there were no changes in participants’ PB, TB, suicidality, or likelihood of becoming clinically depressed. No demographic differences emerged. Participants who were under stay-at-home orders (vs. not) were more likely to endorse suicidality over time. Engaging with COVID-19-related media or talking about COVID-19 predicted greater TB and marginally greater suicide risk, but not depression or PB, over time. Those who endorsed a greater negative impact on their lives related to COVID-19 also reported greater depression, PB, TB, and suicidality over time. Discussion: The marginal decrease in depressive symptoms likely suggests that participants’ distress reduced over time. However, clinical depression, PB, TB, and suicidality remained stable and high. Watching news and talking about COVID-19 might increase suicide risk and heighten feelings of disconnection.
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This journal is devoted to the application of theory and research from social psychology toward the better understanding of human adaptation and adjustment, including both the alleviation of psychological problems and distress (e.g., psychopathology) and the enhancement of psychological well-being among the psychologically healthy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) traditionally defined psychopathology (e.g., depression), common emotional and behavioral problems in living (e.g., conflicts in close relationships), the enhancement of subjective well-being, and the processes of psychological change in everyday life (e.g., self-regulation) and professional settings (e.g., psychotherapy and counseling). Articles reporting the results of theory-driven empirical research are given priority, but theoretical articles, review articles, clinical case studies, and essays on professional issues are also welcome. Articles describing the development of new scales (personality or otherwise) or the revision of existing scales are not appropriate for this journal.