Network analysis of subjective happiness, hope and resilience in the Paraguayan general population during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period

• Autores: Tomás Caycho Rodríguez, Julio Torales, Jonatan Baños Chaparro, Marcelo O’Higgins, Antonio Ventriglio, João Mauricio Castaldelli Maia, Iván Barrios, Luis Miguel Hualparuca Olivera, Mario Alexander Reyes Bossio, Lindsey W. Vilca Quiro
• Localización: Suma Psicológica, ISSN-e 0121-4381, Vol. 31, Nº. 2, 2024, págs. 76-87
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.14349/sumapsi.2024.v31.n2.8
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Análisis en red de felicidad subjetiva, esperanza y resiliencia en la población general paraguaya en la postpandemia del COVID-19
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    Introducción/objetivo: En este estudio transversal se investigaron las conexiones entre los indicadores de felicidad subjetiva, esperanza y resiliencia en 591 paraguayos adultos (edad promedio 37.7 años; DE = 11.35) en el período pospandemia del COVID-19 utilizando análisis de redes por primera vez.

    Método: Los indicadores de felicidad subjetiva, esperanza y resiliencia se evaluaron utilizando la Escala de Felicidad Subjetiva, la Escala de Esperanza del Adulto y la Escala de Resiliencia de Connor-Davidson de 10 ítems, respectivamente.

    Resultados: Los resultados indicaron que “Disfrutar la vida a pesar de todo”, “Perseguir metas” y “Afrontar el estrés” fueron los indicadores más centrales de la red de resiliencia, esperanza y felicidad subjetiva. Si bien se observaron relaciones condicionales más fuertes entre indicadores de la misma variable de red, también se observaron posibles indicadores puente que podrían vincular la resiliencia, la esperanza y la felicidad subjetiva, como “Soy una persona fuerte”, “Disfruta la vida a pesar de todo”, “Persiguiendo metas” y “He tenido éxito en la vida”.

    Conclusiones: Los resultados sugieren que las intervenciones oportunas y multinivel dirigidas a indicadores centrales y puente pueden ayudar a promover emociones positivas que impacten la salud mental.

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    Introduction/objective: In this cross-sectional study, the connections between indicators of subjective happiness, hope, and resilience were investigated in 591 adult Paraguayans (average age 37.7 years; SD = 11.35) during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period, using network analysis for the first time.

    Method: The indicators of subjective happiness, hope, and resilience were assessed using the Subjective Happiness Scale, the Adult Hope Scale, and the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, respectively.

    Result: The results indicated that “Enjoy life in spite of it all,” “Pursuing goals,” and “Coping with stress” were the most central indicators of the resilience, hope, and subjective happiness network. While stronger conditional relationships were observed between indicators of the same network variable, potential bridge indicators were also noted that could link resilience, hope, and subjective happiness, such as “I am a strong person,” “Enjoy life in spite of it all,” “Pursuing goals,” and “I have been successful in life.” Conclusions: The results suggest that timely and multilevel interventions targeted at central and bridge indicators can help promote positive emotions that impact mental health.

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