The examination of the relationship between the COVID-19-related traumatic stress in adults and psychological resilience and coping styles with stress

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between traumatic stress associated with COVID-19 and resilience and coping styles in adults. In this context, the research was conducted with 406 adults between the ages of 18-55 living in Konya between November 2021 and December 2021. Socio-Demographic Information Form, COVID-19 Traumatic Stress Scale, Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults and Methods of Coping with Stress Scale were used to collect data in the study. The data collected within the scope of the research purpose were analyzed using the SPSS-22 package program and answers were sought for the research problems. Within the scope of the research, the relationship between traumatic stress associated with COVID-19 in adults and psychological resilience and coping styles was discussed. According to the research findings; 52.2% of the participants were male and 47.8% were female. While 68% do not have a past traumatic history, 32% have a past traumatic history. COVID-19-related traumatic stress levels of adults; It differs significantly according to gender, age group, marital status, number of children, having a psychiatric disorder and having a traumatic experience. However, it was concluded that there was no significant difference according to educational status, employment status and income level. It was observed that there was a low and negative significant relationship between the level of COVID-19 traumatic stress and total resilience, structural style, family adjustment, self-perception, social competence and social resources. However, it was observed that there was no significant relationship between the level of COVID-19 traumatic stress and the perception of the future, which is a sub-dimension of the resilience scale. Low level and negative direction between COVID-19 traumatic stress level and optimistic approach and self-confident approach; On the other hand, it was observed that there was a low-level positive significant relationship between the helpless approach. However, it was observed that there was no significant relationship between the level of COVID-19 traumatic stress and the submissive approach and seeking social support. Keywords: Coping Styles With Stress, COVID-19-Related Traumatic Stress, Psychological Resilience.