Latent profile analysis of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and resilience

The purpose of the current study was to identify latent profiles of COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and resilience among university students. A total of 506 university undergraduate and graduate students from various universities were recruited through online platforms in Turkey. Data were collected utilizing self-report scales and were analyzed utilizing latent profile analysis. Results indicated significant relationships among COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, and mindfulness. A three-class solution was adapted to fit the current data. Findings revealed that 46% of the participants were classified into the high COVID-19 fear and medium psychological symptoms profile. Also, 38% of the participants were identified as low psychological symptoms and high mindfulness and resilience. Additionally, 16% of the participants were classified as high COVID-19 fear, psychological symptoms and low mindfulness and resilience. Female gender was positively associated with COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, and stress. Life satisfaction and social support were positively associated with the mindfulness and resilience, and were negatively related to COVID-19 fear, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Author(s): Ilhan Yalçin [sup.1] [sup.2], Nesime Can [sup.1], Öykü Mançe Çalisir [sup.1], Seher Yalçin [sup.3], Burçin Çolak [sup.4] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.7256.6, 0000000109409118, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Ankara [...]