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The Effects of COVID-19 Traumatic Stress on Executive Functions: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 virus has a neuropsychiatric impact, including mild cognitive impairment. Most severe traumas negatively impact executive functions. However, the impact of COVID-19 trauma on cognition is unknown. To test the effects of COVID-19 traumatic stress on executive functions, we surveyed 417 Syrian refugees using measures for COVID-19 traumatic stress, executive functions, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Using step multiple regression and PROCESS mediation analysis, COVID-19 traumatic stress and its three fears, economic and social components, directly and indirectly, affect increased working memory and inhibition deficits via PTSD and depression. We discussed the conceptual and clinical implications of the results.

Source: Journal of Loss and Trauma

DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2020.1869444

Authors: Ibrahim A. Kira, Emre Han Alpay, Aras Turkeli, Hanaa A. M. Shuwiekh, Jeffrey S. Ashby, Amthal Alhuwailah

Institutions: Georgia State University, Eastern Mediterranean University, Mersin Üniversitesi, Fayoum University, Kuwait University

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3119709724

FWCI: 4.708

Cites: 62

Cited by: 35

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