Factors associated with post-election psychological distress: The case of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

Democratic elections constitute a decision-making situation involving palpable dose of uncertainty as choosing one alternative over the other may have significant consequences for peoples ’ lives. Not surprisingly, democratic elections may be considered stressful life events (Waismel-Manor et al., 2011). Indeed, the American Psychological Association (APA, 2016) reported that 52% of American adults felt that the 2016 Election was a considerable source of stress.

Source: Psychiatry Research - May 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shani Pitcho-Prelorentzos, Krzysztof Kaniasty, Yaira Hamama-Raz, Robin Goodwin, Lia Ring, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Michal Mahat-Shamir Source Type: research