{"id":17437,"date":"2025-02-10T23:10:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T23:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=17437"},"modified":"2025-02-10T23:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T23:10:07","slug":"new-study-reveals-playful-adults-were-more-resilient-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-study-reveals-playful-adults-were-more-resilient-during-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Reveals Playful Adults Were More Resilient During COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study reveals that playfulness in adults can significantly boost resilience during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults with higher levels of playfulness showed remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Oregon State University. The study, led by Xiangyou \u201cSharon\u201d Shen and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2024.1462980\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in Frontiers in Psychology, asserts that playfulness is a crucial, yet underappreciated, resource for fostering resilience and well-being in times of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnderstanding how playful people navigate adversity can inform interventions and strategies to help people cope with stress and uncertainty,\u201d  Shen, an assistant professor in OSU\u2019s College of Forestry and director of the Health, Environment and Leisure Research Lab (HEAL), said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.oregonstate.edu\/news\/during-pandemic-playful-people-were-remarkably-resilient-osu-research-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cThis is particularly relevant as we face increasing global challenges that require both realistic assessment and creative adaptation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study evaluated more than 500 adults in the United States, divided into groups based on their levels of playfulness using the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The researchers found that highly playful individuals shared a similar awareness of risks and protective factors as their less playful peers but exhibited greater optimism, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to infuse enjoyment into daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chronic stress, a prevalent public health issue in the United States, is linked to various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety. The American Psychological Association points out that the pandemic, economic instability and social issues have further exacerbated stress levels, highlighting the need for effective coping strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings revealed that while playful individuals did not necessarily engage in different activities than their less playful counterparts, they experienced these activities with higher quality, characterized by greater immersion, activeness and positive emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is essentially making lemonade from lemons, and it\u2019s connected intimately with resilience,\u201d Shen added. \u201cTheir unique combination of realistic assessment and flexible problem solving emerged as a powerful formula, offering a vivid demonstration of how personality traits like playfulness shape our responses under stress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shen noted that playful people do not view the world through \u201crose-colored glasses\u201d but possess the ability to discern positive aspects while maintaining &#8220;clear-eyed realism. &#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHighly playful people were just as realistic about COVID-19 risks and challenges as others, but they excelled at \u2018lemonading\u2019 &#8212; creatively imagining and pursuing the positive, discovering ways to create moments of joy even in difficult circumstances,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers have long suggested that playful people \u201creframe\u201d situations to make them more enjoyable, but this concept had been somewhat vague and untested. The pandemic provided Shen and co-author Zoe Crawley, a HEAL researcher, an opportunity to research further and validate these claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlayfulness doesn\u2019t distort reality \u2013 it enhances it,\u201d added Shen. \u201cAnd while our study focused on measuring rather than developing playfulness, research suggests several approaches to cultivate this quality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of these approaches include engaging in activities that spark joy and curiosity, being open to new experiences, creating opportunities for unstructured exploration, spending time with people who inspire laughter and embracing moments of silliness and humor when appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Shen, focusing on the quality of engagement is key, as playfulness is more about an open, flexible and fun spirit rather than specific activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEven during hectic times, dedicating five to 10 minutes daily for a small dose of play &#8212; whether solo or shared &#8212; can make a meaningful difference,\u201d Shen concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adults with higher levels of playfulness showed remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Oregon State University. 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