Psychological Security and Future Anxiety of Infected and non-Infected Persons with Covid19

Abstract

The fact that little is yet known about the possible implications of COVID-19 leads to a greater risk of heightened anxiety and psychological security. In this study, the sought to explore the significant differences and significant relationship between infected and non-infected individuals regarding psychological security and future anxiety in terms of age and gender. A fully quantitative research design was used. The study took place in Jordan, the sample of the study were 1928 infected and 1932 non-infected individuals who answered an online survey questionnaire of psychological security and future anxiety. The data were analysed descriptively and inferentially using SPSS 23.0. independent t-test and Pearson correlation were used to analyse the data. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between infected and non-infected individuals regarding psychological security and future anxiety. However, females have a higher level of future anxiety and psychological security. Furthermore, Age has a statistical significance direct/indirect relationship with future anxiety and psychological security. This research contributes significantly to the limited studies that examine the psychological status of an individual during the Pandemic as this affects the whole lie aspects.