Making sense of a pandemic: Mindsets influence emotions, behaviors, health, and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Zion, Sean R.; Louis, Kengthsagn; Horii, Rina; Leibowitz, Kari; Heathcote, Lauren C.; Crum, Alia J.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.114889

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“…Social safety theory would predict that social threat greatly impacts human health and behavior ( 109 ). Social isolation has led to the experience of meaninglessness, although the role of mindsets about the COVID-19 situation has been important ( 110 ). Three mindsets that people formed early in the pandemic, namely considering the pandemic as a catastrophe, as manageable, or as an opportunity, had a self-fulfilling impact on emotions, health behaviors, and well-being ( 110 ).…”

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“…Social isolation has led to the experience of meaninglessness, although the role of mindsets about the COVID-19 situation has been important ( 110 ). Three mindsets that people formed early in the pandemic, namely considering the pandemic as a catastrophe, as manageable, or as an opportunity, had a self-fulfilling impact on emotions, health behaviors, and well-being ( 110 ). In general, the heightened level of mortality salience has been related to heightened frustration and aggression in society [cf.…”

Section: Psychological Tacticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Aggressive measures, rising inequalities, and mass formation during the COVID-19 crisis: An overview and proposed way forward

Schippers

Ioannidis

Joffe

2022

Front. Public Health

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A series of aggressive restrictive measures were adopted around the world in 2020–2022 to attempt to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from spreading. However, it has become increasingly clear the most aggressive (lockdown) response strategies may involve negative side-effects such as a steep increase in poverty, hunger, and inequalities. Several economic, educational, and health repercussions have fallen disproportionately on children, students, young workers, and especially on groups with pre-existing inequalities such as low-income families, ethnic minorities, and women. This has led to a vicious cycle of rising inequalities and health issues. For example, educational and financial security decreased along with rising unemployment and loss of life purpose. Domestic violence surged due to dysfunctional families being forced to spend more time with each other. In the current narrative and scoping review, we describe macro-dynamics that are taking place because of aggressive public health policies and psychological tactics to influence public behavior, such as mass formation and crowd behavior. Coupled with the effect of inequalities, we describe how these factors can interact toward aggravating ripple effects. In light of evidence regarding the health, economic and social costs, that likely far outweigh potential benefits, the authors suggest that, first, where applicable, aggressive lockdown policies should be reversed and their re-adoption in the future should be avoided. If measures are needed, these should be non-disruptive. Second, it is important to assess dispassionately the damage done by aggressive measures and offer ways to alleviate the burden and long-term effects. Third, the structures in place that have led to counterproductive policies should be assessed and ways should be sought to optimize decision-making, such as counteracting groupthink and increasing the level of reflexivity. Finally, a package of scalable positive psychology interventions is suggested to counteract the damage done and improve humanity's prospects.

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Section: Psychological Tacticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychological Tacticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aggressive measures, rising inequalities, and mass formation during the COVID-19 crisis: An overview and proposed way forward

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Ioannidis

Joffe

2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Social safety theory would predict that social threat greatly impacts human health and behavior (Slavich, 2022). Social isolation has led to the experience of meaninglessness, although the role of mindsets about the COVID-19 situation has been important (Zion et al, 2022). Three mindsets that people formed early in the pandemic, namely considering the pandemic as a catastrophe, as manageable or as an opportunity, had a self-fulfilling impact on emotions, health behaviors, and wellbeing (Zion et al, 2022).…”

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“…Social isolation has led to the experience of meaninglessness, although the role of mindsets about the COVID-19 situation has been important (Zion et al, 2022). Three mindsets that people formed early in the pandemic, namely considering the pandemic as a catastrophe, as manageable or as an opportunity, had a self-fulfilling impact on emotions, health behaviors, and wellbeing (Zion et al, 2022). In general, the heightened level of mortality salience has been related to heightened frustration and aggression in society (cf.…”

Section: Experience Of Social Isolation Meaninglessness Anxiety Frust...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Aggressive Measures, Rising Inequalities and Mass Formation During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Overview and Proposed Way Forward

2022

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“…participants were able to adapt their mindset to view their circumstances during COVID-19 as opportunities, they were more likely to feel more meaningfulness in their experiences and more instances of growth and connection (Zion et al, 2022).…”

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A Podcast Ethnography: Exploring Covid-19's Effect On The Scientific Enterprise

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Meredith²,

Loizzo³

et al. 2022

IJAHSS

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COVID-19 has directly impacted the scientific enterprise and higher education. During times of high stress or disaster, adaptability and resiliency directly impact an individual’s mental health. There is a lack of research about the experiences of agricultural and natural resource scientists and students during the pandemic. The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 on agricultural and natural resource scientists, graduate students, and the scientific enterprise at a land grant university. Using a podcast ethnographic approach to analyze a COVID-19 focused series of the [Streaming Science] podcast, this study found the pandemic halted many scientists’ research projects, required instructors to engage with their students online, increased time spent with family, and created an added awareness of student wellbeing and mental health.

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Making sense of a pandemic: Mindsets influence emotions, behaviors, health, and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 22 publications

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Aggressive measures, rising inequalities, and mass formation during the COVID-19 crisis: An overview and proposed way forward

Aggressive measures, rising inequalities, and mass formation during the COVID-19 crisis: An overview and proposed way forward

Aggressive Measures, Rising Inequalities and Mass Formation During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Overview and Proposed Way Forward

A Podcast Ethnography: Exploring Covid-19's Effect On The Scientific Enterprise

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