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

Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Julio Torales, Jonatan Baños-Chaparro, Marcelo O’higgins, Antonio Ventriglio, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Iván Barrios, Luis Hualparuca-Olivera, Mario Reyes-Bossio, Lindsey W. Vilca

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Abstract

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 “Co-ping 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.

Translated title of the contributionAnálisis en red de felicidad subjetiva, esperanza y resiliencia en la población general paraguaya en la pospandemia del COVID-19
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-87
Number of pages12
JournalSuma Psicologica
Volume31
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Network analysis
  • happiness
  • hope

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