The Relationship Between Gratefulness and Psychological Distress on the Quality of Life of Juvenile Offenders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Keywords:
COVID-19, Gratitude, Juvenile Offender, Psychological Distress, Quality of LifeAbstract
Purpose: The study aims to examine the relationship between gratitude and psychological distress to the quality of life of juvenile offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Aitem Form (6 items, α = 89.1), Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 (21 items, α = 88.9), and WHOQOL-BREF (26 items, α = 87.5) were administered to fifty-nine juvenile offenders from Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) Kutoarjo and LPKA Yogyakarta. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Result: A significant regression equation showed that gratitude and psychological distress were associated with quality of life (F (2.56) = 9.949, p < .01), with an R2 .262. In detail, gratitude was associated with a positive quality of life. (t (58) = 4.170, p < .01), meanwhile, experiencing psychological distress does not provide any meaningful association with the juvenile's quality of life (t (58) = -1.411, p> .01). In addition, there were no differences in all additional statistical tests based on age group, education level, and ethnicity. Conclusions: These new findings highlight how juveniles' quality of life can be improved by involving gratitude during hardship, specifically during a pandemic. Future research can examine gratitude intervention programs as part of rehabilitation programs in prison to improve the juvenile's quality of life in the new standard era.
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