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Emotion Network Analysis During COVID-19 Quarantine - A Longitudinal Study.
Ramón Martín-Brufau1,2, Carlos Suso-Ribera3, Javier Corbalán2
1Department of Acute Psychiatry Service, Román Alberca's Hospital, Servicio Murciano de Salud, Murcia, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|November 26, 2020
Summary
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine significantly altered emotional networks, revealing distinct adaptation strategies. This network analysis helps identify individuals vulnerable or resilient to pandemic-related stressors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Network Science
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented public health measures, including mandatory home confinement.
- Understanding the psychological impact of quarantine, particularly changes in emotional status over time, is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal changes in emotional networks during the initial phase of the COVID-19 quarantine in Spain.
- To explore how individual differences in response to quarantine are reflected in emotional network structures.
Main Methods:
- An online longitudinal study was conducted with 187 participants over 2 weeks during the COVID-19 quarantine.
- Daily diary entries on 30 mood states were collected and analyzed using emotion network analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant dynamic changes were observed in the structure and interactions within the emotional network over the quarantine period.
- While mean mood levels did not change significantly, distinct network patterns emerged between participants with favorable and unfavorable quarantine responses.
Conclusions:
- Emotion network analysis provides a novel approach to understanding population-level psychological adaptation during pandemics.
- This method can help identify vulnerable and anti-fragile individuals early, informing targeted psychological interventions and public health strategies.
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