We examined the relationship between emotional stability as a more stable personality trait and COVID-related worries with basic human values in a Brazilian sample (N = 578) that is strongly affected by COVID-19. We tested whether emotional stability would moderate the effect of infection and economic worries on personal values. In line with predictions, we found that infection worries were more strongly related to Security values, especially among individuals with less emotional stability, whereas economic worries were more strongly correlated with Power values, in particular among individuals with less emotional stability. Findings for Achievement values suggested perceived behavioral control effects for individuals high in Emotional Stability. Our findings provide insights into possible longer-term psychological effects of the current pandemic. Emotional dynamics in connection with worries created by the pandemic could influence values of importance for societal functioning in the short to medium term.

我们在受 COVID-19 强烈影响的巴西样本 (N = 578) 中检验了情绪稳定性作为一种更稳定的人格特质与 COVID 相关担忧与基本人类价值观之间的关系。我们测试了情绪稳定是否会缓和感染和经济担忧对个人价值观的影响。与预测一致，我们发现感染担忧与安全价值观的相关性更强，尤其是在情绪不稳定的个体中，而经济担忧与权力价值观的相关性更强，尤其是在情绪不稳定的个体中。成就值的调查结果表明，对情绪稳定性高的个人的感知行为控制效果。我们的研究结果提供了对当前大流行可能产生的长期心理影响的见解。