Year: 2026 | Month: March | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 478-488
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260354
Perceived Vulnerability, Resilience, and Sleep Duration as Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress in COVID-19 Survivors
Kunal Raghuraj Raut, Dr Shafiq Khan Yusuf Khan Pathan
Department of Psychology,
Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Kunal Raghuraj Raut
ABSTRACT
Background: The COVID-19 virus presented a risk of physical sickness and increased psychological discomfort, with survivors frequently experiencing post-traumatic stress. This study examined predictors: perceived vulnerability, resilience, and sleep length, to assess their impact on trauma outcomes.
Methods: A quantitative study plan was utilised, taking a survey of 400 COVID-19 survivors from Aurangabad district. Standardized instruments, such as the Perceived Vulnerability to Disease Questionnaire, the Brief Resilience Scale, the Insomnia Severity Index, and the Short Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Rating Interview (SPRINT) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) interview, were utilized. Data were subjected to regression models to observe association and prediction power.
Key Findings: The findings demonstrated that increased perceived vulnerability and reduced sleep duration significantly exacerbated PTSD symptoms, whereas resilience was a major predictor of low stress levels. Sleep disruptions were both correlations and predictors of post-traumatic symptoms. These findings underscore the mixed roles of risk and protective factors in post-traumatic adjustment.
Implications: The study emphasizes the importance of integrating post-pandemic treatment with resilience training and sleep-oriented therapy. Indicators of vulnerability perceptions seem promising for the early identification of at-risk groups to facilitate timely intervention. Policymakers and clinicians must adopt trauma-informed approaches that reconcile mental vulnerabilities with protective assets to enhance long-term mental health outcomes for survivors.
Keywords: Post-Traumatic Stress, Perceived Vulnerability, Resilience, Sleep Duration, Psychological Predictors, Trauma-Informed Care
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