A Psychosocial Evaluation of the Coronavirus Pandemic

In this study, the coronavirus pandemic process, which caused a global crisis, was evaluated in the framework of some psychological theories. This pandemic, in which the whole world goes through and is affected at the same time, has many consequences both on social and individual levels. The current...

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Published in:Psikiyatride güncel yaklaşimlar 2021-06, Vol.13 (2), p.232-246
Main Authors: Kaya, Hilal, Kiremitçi Canıöz, Elvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
coronavirus
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
global trauma
Management theory
Mythology
pandemic
Pandemics
Psychology
Social psychology and group interaction
Society
terror management theory
well-being
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Summary:In this study, the coronavirus pandemic process, which caused a global crisis, was evaluated in the framework of some psychological theories. This pandemic, in which the whole world goes through and is affected at the same time, has many consequences both on social and individual levels. The current age of technology seems to have opened new doors to humanity during the pandemic. Despite curfews and physical distance rules in many countries, people can continue their business, shop and socialize through virtual platforms. In this process, people are looking for new ways to adapt to existing conditions and try to cope with negative emotions such as fear, anxiety and stress created by the pandemic. Along with the Coronavirus pandemic causing a global crisis, it has been thought that there are similar tendencies in the behavior and attitudes of individuals and all humanity to cope with the process. Pandemic process is handled from the perspective of social trauma and in this study, explanations are given in terms of helping behavior, coping and well-being within the framework of terror management theory.
ISSN:1309-0658
1309-0674
DOI:10.18863/pgy.758976