Links between rational and irrational beliefs, trait anxiety and fear of COVID 19

Pub Date : 2022-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.psfr.2022.06.005

C. De Landsheer, V. Walburg

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Abstract

Introduction

Our beliefs and knowledge influence the way we act, react, or adapt to an aversive situation such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to explore factors that may influence perceived fear of COVID-19.

Methodology

Three hundred and forty-two people from the general population participated in this study. The participants completed an online anamnestic questionnaire that included questions regarding feelings of vulnerability to illness, fear of COVID-19, rational and irrational beliefs about COVID-19, and trait anxiety.

Results

A stepwise regression analysis showed that trait anxiety, irrational and rational beliefs, and having comorbidities linked to severe forms of the disease were associated with perceived vulnerability concerning health and fear of COVID-19.

Discussion

This study seems to underline the importance of pre-existing vulnerabilities that were exacerbated during the pandemic.

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理性和非理性信念、特质焦虑和对COVID - 19的恐惧之间的联系

我们的信念和知识会影响我们的行为、反应或适应恶劣情况的方式，例如当前的COVID-19大流行。本研究的目的是探讨可能影响COVID-19感知恐惧的因素。方法来自普通人群的342人参与了这项研究。参与者完成了一份在线遗忘问卷，其中包括对疾病的脆弱感、对COVID-19的恐惧、对COVID-19的理性和非理性信念以及特质焦虑。结果逐步回归分析显示，特质焦虑、非理性和理性信念以及与严重形式的疾病相关的合并症与健康脆弱感和对COVID-19的恐惧相关。这项研究似乎强调了在大流行期间加剧的先前存在的脆弱性的重要性。

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