SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: DATA FROM AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Aim. To identify the socio-psychological determinants of the psychological well-being of respondents during a pandemic. Methodology. The study involved residents of Russia, Germany, Italy and Holland. The data were obtained on the basis of respondents’ answers to 95 questions of the questionnaire developed by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The content of the questionnaire included non-standardized and standardized scales. Results. It was revealed that the psychological well-being of respondents during a pandemic is significant with age, living conditions and resilience. The determinants of psychological well-being of the respondents were identified, which include the size of the area of residence, resilience and satisfaction of respondents with remote work. There are cultural and national characteristics in the severity of the listed determinants. Research implications. The theoretical and practical significance of the study lies in identifying universal determinants and their cultural and national characteristics during the pandemic. The results of the research can be used in providing psychological assistance to the population, and are also of interest for organizing the process of managing the remote work of employees.

Keywords

• covid-19 pandemic
• lockdown
• psychological well-being
• socio-psychological determinants
• resilience
• satisfaction from remote work