Psychological distress and state boredom during the COVID-19 outbreak in China: the role of meaning in life and media use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemics are associated with increased burden of psychological distress. However, the role of boredom on mental health during epidemic periods has seldom been explored.

Objective

This study attempted to examine the effect of state boredom on psychological outcomes, and the role of media use and meaning in life among the indirectly exposed Chinese adults in the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Method

An online survey was administered to 917 Chinese adults on 28 January 2020 (1 week after the official declaration of person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus). Self-report questionnaires were used to assess state boredom, anxiety, depression, stress, media use and meaning in life. Moderated mediation analysis was conducted.

Results

Our res

SUBMITTER: Chao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7473057 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature