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Post-traumatic Reactions and Social–Emotional Competence Among Chinese High School Students Experiencing COVID-19 Lockdown: A Network Analysis

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In the post-pandemic era, psychological traumas have emerged as major mental health issues. However, the post-traumatic reactions and their connections with social-emotional competence among high school students experiencing COVID-19 lockdown have not been adequately explored. This study aimed to reveal the characteristics of their positive and negative post-traumatic reactions, and their connections with social-emotional competence. Network analysis was used on data from 1096 Chinese high school students who experienced COVID-19 lockdown. Measures included the DSECS-S, the PTGI and the PC-PTSD-5. The results revealed that “Valuing life” and “Recalling unwillingly” were identified as core factors of post-traumatic reactions, while “Having close friendships”, “Getting along well with others” and “Respecting others’ emotions” played a bridging role in connecting the communities of social-emotional competence and post-traumatic reactions. This study enriches research on post-traumatic reactions, emphasizing the importance of implementing social-emotional competence programs to tackle mental health crises.

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Cheng, J., Liang, X., Zhang, J. et al. Post-traumatic Reactions and Social–Emotional Competence Among Chinese High School Students Experiencing COVID-19 Lockdown: A Network Analysis. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01760-9

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