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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Phil Strong's 1990 research on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) introduced the concept of "epidemic psychology."
  • Epidemic psychology encompasses concurrent outbreaks of fear, moralization, and proposed actions alongside the primary disease epidemic.
  • This historical context provides a lens for analyzing contemporary public health crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Phil Strong's "epidemic psychology" framework to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To explore the concept of a "pandemic sociology" in the context of COVID-19.
  • To illustrate how social and psychological phenomena amplify disease outbreaks, highlighting a pandemic of inequality.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis drawing on sociological theory.
  • Application of historical epidemic psychology concepts to a contemporary pandemic.
  • Qualitative interpretation of social and psychological responses to COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • The COVID-19 crisis is characterized not only by the virus but also by significant "epidemic psychology."
  • Social and psychological dynamics, including fear and moralization, have accompanied the spread of COVID-19.
  • The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities, demonstrating a "pandemic of inequality."

Conclusions:

  • Phil Strong's "epidemic psychology" remains a relevant framework for understanding contemporary pandemics.
  • A "pandemic sociology" is crucial for comprehending the multifaceted impacts of global health crises.
  • Addressing social inequalities is essential for effective pandemic response and mitigation.