Adolescents' perceived stress of COVID-19 and self-compassion in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health challenges for adolescent populations. The current study aims to examine the levels of perceived stress of COVID-19 and self-compassion and their relationship among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This study employed a cross-sectional online survey of adolescents from secondary schools in Asir, Saudi Arabia. Instruments that we distributed online included the modified Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), in addition to demographic and health-related questions. A total of 500 adolescents completed the survey.

Results

Adolescents in the study reported an average moderate perceived stress level of 18.6 (SD = 6.67) and an average moderate self-c

SUBMITTER: Hammad SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10037312 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature