Publications by authors named "Tsvetelina Panchelieva"
Psychological Predictors of COVID-19-Related Anxiety in Vulnerable Groups.
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates factors that contribute to COVID-19-related anxiety, focusing on vulnerable groups like working parents and individuals with chronic conditions.
- Psychological factors such as stress and anxiety were found to be weak positive predictors of COVID-19 anxiety in vulnerable groups, but had a stronger impact on those with multiple vulnerabilities.
- The research highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both the psychological challenges of vulnerable populations and the positive traits in non-vulnerable groups, advocating for a more nuanced approach to mental health during crises.
Economic inequality is associated with preferences for smaller, immediate gains over larger, delayed ones. Such temporal discounting may feed into rising global inequality, yet it is unclear whether it is a function of choice preferences or norms, or rather the absence of sufficient resources for immediate needs. It is also not clear whether these reflect true differences in choice patterns between income groups.
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