Journal of Psychology & Behavioral Science

Age Difference in Grieving and Coping During COVID-19
Valeria A. Russ

Abstract
For many young adults (ages 18-30 years) the COVID-19 pandemic was the first major catastrophe experienced, and for many the first experience for death of a loved one (Swanberg, et. al, 2023). Research reveals that most older adults (ages 31-65years) may be more emotionally prepared for loss of a loved one and more likely to have greater coping skills (Thompson & Kim, 2023; Hansson & Stroebe, 2007; Williams et al., 2007). This study was designed to determine if the intensity of grief and levels of depression were higher in young adults compared to older adults, who lost loved one during COVID-19 they were not allowed to visit. This study used data collected from an online survey that included questions on sociodemographic, visitation, Pandemic Grief Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory.

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