Socio-ecological determinants of distress in Filipino adults during COVID-19 crisis

• DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-01322-x
• Publication Date: 2021-01-05T08:14:05Z
• Authors: John Jamir Benzon...
• Keywords: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; Ecological Crisis

The present study examined the socio-ecological factors that influenced psychological distress (combined index of depression and anxiety symptoms) among Filipino adults during COVID-19 crisis. involved 401 adult participants currently residing in Philippines. Data were collected using a self-reported online questionnaire administered to participants. Findings revealed one individual level factor, such as resilience, two family factors, safety at home being parent, negatively distress. On other hand, family's financial difficulties, positively predicted Societal factor national but not community adults. identified difficulties strongest predictors Implications, limitations, future directions are discussed.