Emotional State, Life Satisfaction and Worries Regarding COVID-19 in Spanish and Chilean Adolescents during Spring 2020.

IF 1.4 Q3 PSYCHIATRY Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.2478/sjcapp-2022-0015

Víctor Ciudad-Fernández, Konstanze Schoeps, Inmaculada Montoya-Castilla

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Abstract

Background: The lockdown due to COVID-19, has affected the mental health of the population. Recent literature suggests a greater psychological impact on adolescents regardless of their cultural background.

Objective: The aim is to analyze the emotional state, life satisfaction and worries about COVID-19 in Chilean and Spanish adolescents.

Method: A total of 1078 adolescents (M=15.18; SD=1.25) completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, the COVID-19 Worry Scale and the Life Satisfaction Scale. The design was cross-sectional and descriptive. Descriptive analyses, t-tests, and linear regressions were performed.

Results: More emotional symptoms, worries and lower life satisfaction were observed in Chile. Girls had more worries and emotional symptoms. An affected psychological state is also observed in Spanish adolescents, especially in Chilean adolescents. Worries about COVID-19 affect depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in both samples.

Conclusions: Further research is needed to prevent psychological distress in future pandemics. Developing tailored interventions are encouraged.

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背景:新冠肺炎疫情导致的封锁影响了人们的心理健康。最近的文献表明，无论他们的文化背景如何，对青少年的心理影响都更大。目的:分析智利和西班牙青少年的情绪状态、生活满意度和对COVID-19的担忧。方法:共1078名青少年(M=15.18;SD=1.25)完成抑郁、焦虑和压力量表、COVID-19担忧量表和生活满意度量表。设计是横断面和描述性的。进行描述性分析、t检验和线性回归。结果:在智利观察到更多的情绪症状、担忧和较低的生活满意度。女孩有更多的担忧和情绪症状。西班牙青少年，尤其是智利青少年，也存在受影响的心理状态。对COVID-19的担忧会影响两个样本的抑郁、焦虑、压力和生活满意度。结论:需要进一步研究在未来大流行中预防心理困扰。鼓励制定有针对性的干预措施。

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