CORONAVIRUS (COVID -19 PANDEMIC): EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Aim- The present study has to explore the psychological state status of the overall adult population in India during COVID-19 outbreak, in terms of the psychological impact caused by the Pandemic. Objective- To gauge the extent to which the subsequent variables are associated to psychological impact, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness.

Methods- Cross-sectional study (Questionnaire-based study). The study was approved by the ethics committee’s board of NKPSIMS & Lata Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre Nagpur. Conducted starchier standardized test Big 5 Inventory. Data collection period comprised between April 2020 to August 2020.

Results – The paired t-test outcomes obtained from pair1 (Neuroticism) problem was -1.467 (t -1.155 statistically not significant). Pair 2 (Agreeableness) problems were 3.600 (t 3.907 statistically significant). Pair 3 (Extraversion) problem was -1.200 (t -1.230, statistically not significant). Pair 4 (Conscientiousness) problem was 1.389 (t 1.401 statistically not significant), and pair 5 (Openness) problem was -.178 (t -.204 statistically not significant).

Conclusion- Such Major COVID-19 Pandemic would have negative effects on someone –openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and develop neuroticism- depression, sadness, anxiety, and aggression. First educate the peoples about the mental and emotional psychological reactions, effects and management. Secondly encourage them for practical hobbies like – Drawing, dancing, singing, crafting, gardening, educating children, develop creative and meaningful videos to increase people during COVID-19 Pandemic period. Third accurate coordination and regular communication about the COVID-19 Pandemic physical health and psychological health. Fourth this study indicates the psychotherapy approaches that consider to the advance of emotional regulation skills could be particularly effective (Related to psychotic experiences) and it is often potentially significant early intervention target in non-clinical subjects.