ABSTRACT

Aim: The purpose of this study was to research the tendency of patience in people in different age groups during the coronavirus pandemic.

Methods: The patient scale that was filled in by 416 volunteer females and 548 volunteer male participants was evaluated. T-test, one-way variance analysis, and LSD tests were utilized in statistical procedures.

Results: There is no statistically significant difference in interpersonal patience and short-term patience based on gender variable (p>0. 05) while the difference between long-term patience and total patience points (p<0.001). On the other hand, there is a significant difference (p<0.001) in interpersonal patience, long-term patience, short-term patience, and total patience points based on age groups during the pandemic.

Conclusion: It is concluded that tendency to patience in different age groups during the pandemic varies by gender, age and following the developments about coronavirus on social media. It should be paid attention to the news about the corona virus on social media is reliable and that it does not adversely affect the psychological state of people.

Keywords: Coronavirus epidemic, Patience, Age, Gender