Publications [#370716] of Rick Hoyle

Journal Articles

1. Hoyle, RH; Davisson, EK (2023). Associations between COVID-19-related disruptions and psychological adjustment in a sample of young adults. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 17(7). [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/15)

   Abstract:
   We examined the relations between disruptions experienced by young adults in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic and their psychological adjustment. An online sample (N = 180, Mage = 24.8) reported on the impact of the pandemic on their living arrangements, work status, and finances; their psychological adjustment overall and with specific reference to the pandemic; and whether they lived alone and, if living with others, there were children in the home. Results indicated a moderate association between financial strain and poor overall adjustment and a small association between job-related problems and sleep disruption. Women experienced negative effects of pandemic-related disruptions on their adjustment. Men were particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of financial strain. The results show the negative psychological effects of disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on young adults' mental health.