Us and the Virus Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic Through a Social Psychological Lens

Rudert, Selma C.; Gleibs, Ilka H.; Gollwitzer, Mario; Haefner, Michael; Hajek, Katharina V.; Harth, Nicole S.; Haeusser, Jan A.; Imhoff, Roland and Schneider, Dana (2021): Us and the Virus Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic Through a Social Psychological Lens. In: European Psychologist, Vol. 26, No. 4: pp. 259-271

Abstract

From a social psychological perspective, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated protective measures affected individuals' social relations and basic psychological needs. We aim to identify sources of need frustration (stressors) and possibilities to bolster need satisfaction (buffers). Particularly, we highlight emerging empirical research in which social psychological theorizing can contribute to our understanding of the pandemic's social consequences: Loneliness, social networks, role conflicts, social identity, compliance, trust, reactance, and conspiracy beliefs. We highlight directions for future social psychological research as the pandemic continues.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Psychology and Education Science > Department Psychology
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 150 Psychology
• ISSN: 1016-9040
• Language: English