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Mediating Effects of Risk Perception on Association Between Social Support and Coping with COVID-19: An Online Survey
Cheng-Fang Yen
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung Ho Memorial Hospital
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1156-4939
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Backgrounds:
This study aimed to develop a model for estimating the mediating effects of risk perception and confidence on the association between perceived social support and active coping with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among people in Taiwan.
Methods:
The data of 1,970 participants recruited from a Facebook advertisement was analyzed. Perceived social support, active coping with COVID-19, risk perception and confidence were evaluated using self-administered questionnaires.
Results:
The structural equation modeling was applied to verify the direct and indirect effects between variables. The mediation model demonstrated that lower perceived social support was significantly associated with a higher level of active coping with COVID-19, and this was mediated by a higher level of risk perception.
Conclusions:
The present study identified the importance of risk perception on the public’s coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords
Risk perception, confidence, social support, coping strategy, COVID-19
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Mediating Effects of Risk Perception on Association Between Social Support and Coping with COVID-19: An Online Survey
Cheng-Fang Yen
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung Ho Memorial Hospital
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1156-4939
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Health Economics & Outcomes Research
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Backgrounds:
This study aimed to develop a model for estimating the mediating effects of risk perception and confidence on the association between perceived social support and active coping with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among people in Taiwan.
Methods:
The data of 1,970 participants recruited from a Facebook advertisement was analyzed. Perceived social support, active coping with COVID-19, risk perception and confidence were evaluated using self-administered questionnaires.
Results:
The structural equation modeling was applied to verify the direct and indirect effects between variables. The mediation model demonstrated that lower perceived social support was significantly associated with a higher level of active coping with COVID-19, and this was mediated by a higher level of risk perception.
Conclusions:
The present study identified the importance of risk perception on the public’s coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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