ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Students in US and Mexico Report High Impact of COVID-19 and High Stress but Healthy Coping Strategies

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Personality/Emotion Psychology

  • Amy Pearce
    Arkansas State University
  • Mariana Bernal Serrano
    Arkansas State University-Queretaro

Abstract

We captured students’ perceptions about life disruptions related to the pandemic. Six months following virus-related restrictions, we surveyed students in the US and Mexico (N = 329) over the impact of COVID-19, stress and coping. Students reported high impact of the virus and high stress, but relatively healthy coping strategies.

Stress