Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sleep, Psychological Immunity, and Wellbeing; Synchronized Lifestyle Modification Program: a Journey of Hope

Authors

  • Dr Shagufta Feroz Riphah International University, Lahore Campus
  • Samia Khalid Lecturer, Riphah Institute of Clinical & Professional Psychology (RICPP) Riphah International University Lahore Campus Lahore
  • Dr Mujtaba Jaffery COMSATS University Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v1i2.24

Keywords:

Synchronized Lifestyle Modification, Insomnia, Psychological Immunity, Wellbeing

Abstract

Lifestyle is one of the most imperative factors concerned with the health and immune system. Due to the modern lifestyle and COVID-19, the lifestyle of the majority of Pakistani people has changed, therefore, they are facing the challenges of malnutrition, unhealthy food, and diet, physical illness, stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorder. Synchronized Life-style modification program (SLP) is an evidence-based exercise of serving individuals and their families to follow healthy behaviors that enhance health, optimize sleep, manage stress, and value of life. During COVID-19, present research explores the moderating role of SLP in the relationship among insomnia, psychological immunity, and psychological well-being. Survey research design and nonprobability purposive sampling technique were used. With APA ethical Consideration, online data was collected from 394 individuals from different cities of Pakistan. Results found that Synchronized Lifestyle Modification program has a significant negative relationship with insomnia but a significant positive relationship with psychological immunity and well-being. Results further found that insomnia has a negative relation with psychological immunity and well-being, this relationship will be weaker in case of a high Synchronized Lifestyle Modification program (SLP) practices.

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Feroz, D. S. ., Khalid, S., & Jaffery , D. M. . (2020). Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sleep, Psychological Immunity, and Wellbeing; Synchronized Lifestyle Modification Program: a Journey of Hope. Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology, 1(2), 86–92. https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v1i2.24