Replication analysis of the COVID-19 Worry Scale

31, August 2020 | Bangladesh

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Abstract

Efforts and focus regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have largely been centered around physical health. However, mental health is equally as critical—as such, psychological impacts can resonate adversely during and following the pandemic. This study examined a sample of 729 Bangladeshi people and aimed to assess the psychological impact of the pandemic. Through this replication analysis, the results supported the validation and reliability of the COVID-19 Worry Scale on a Bangladeshi population. The validation of another COVID-19 mental health measure can help determine who is mentally affected by the pandemic and the extent of COVID-19’s psychological impact.