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Negative emotions associated with self-growth among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

S. Von Humboldt ,
N.M. Mendoza-Ruvalcaba ,
E.D. Arias-Merino ,
J.A. Ribeiro-Gonçalves ,
E. Cabras ,
G. Low  and
I. Leal
S. Von Humboldt*
Affiliation:
ISPA – Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal, William James Research Center, Lisbon, Portugal
N.M. Mendoza-Ruvalcaba
Affiliation:
Universidad de Guadalajara CUTONALA, Health Sciences Division, Guadalajara, Mexico
E.D. Arias-Merino
Affiliation:
Universidad de Guadalajara CUCS, Public Health Department, Guadalajara, Mexico
J.A. Ribeiro-Gonçalves
Affiliation:
ISPA – Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal, William James Research Center, Lisbon, Portugal
E. Cabras
Affiliation:
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Departamento De Educación, Madrid, Spain
G. Low
Affiliation:
University of Alberta, Faculty Of Nursing, Edmonton, Canada
I. Leal
Affiliation:
ISPA – Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal, William James Research Center, Lisbon, Portugal
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The Covid-19 pandemic appeared globally (1), thus affecting the self-growth of the older population (2).

Objectives

The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the negative emotions felt during the pandemic, as well as their impact on self-growth of 226 older individuals of four nationalities: Mexican, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Methods

Thus, a transnational qualitative survey was carried out. A content analysis was performed.

Results

Seven negative emotions were reported, namely: fear, sadness, anger, grief, annoyance, loneliness and shame. These emotions were considerably associated with the following themes: (1) Sharing experiences; (2) Availability of the partner; (3) Spirituality and religion; (4) Be active; (5) Interest in new projects; (6) Civic participation; (7) Sexual activity. Older participants with Mexican and Italian nationality reported that sharing experiences as the most relevant topic, while for the Portuguese and Spanish participants, having a partner available was more important.

Conclusions

This study demonstrated that negative emotions cooperated with the self-growth of older individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic. The heterogeneity of experiences lived by each culture was highlighted, underlining the positive side of negative emotions and their strong connection with the self-growth of the older people. 1.von Humboldt S et al. Smart technology and the meaning in life of older adults during the Covid-19 public health emergency period: A cross-cultural qualitative study. Int Rev Psychiatry, 2020; 1-10. 2. von Humboldt S et al. Does spirituality really matter? - A study on the potential of spirituality to older adult’s adjustment to aging. Jpn Psychol Res, 56;114-125.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

Qualitative studyCovid-19 pandemicSelf-growthOlder Adults
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European Psychiatry , Volume 65 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 30th European Congress of Psychiatry , June 2022 , pp. S500
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