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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant global health, socioeconomic, and psychological challenges.
  • Research indicates a rise in fear associated with contracting the virus, extending beyond typical pandemic anxieties.
  • Unique risk factors of the evolving COVID-19 outbreak contribute to distinct psychological responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the psychosocial development of coronaphobia, a specific phobia emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To define coronaphobia and present a conceptual model of its risk factors and underlying mechanisms.
  • To provide a framework for future research and interventions aimed at mitigating coronaphobia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of relevant research on psychological responses to pandemics and COVID-19.
  • Development of a conceptual model outlining factors contributing to coronaphobia.
  • Analysis of identified risk factors and their presumed impact on psychological well-being.

Main Results:

  • Identified risk factors include unforeseen realities, uncertainties, new practices, avoidance behaviors, and loss of faith in health infrastructure.
  • Other contributing factors include high-profile COVID-19 cases, international warnings, and the infodemic.
  • These factors are hypothesized to disrupt routine life, lead to catastrophizing, and amplify social risk perception.

Conclusions:

  • Coronaphobia is a distinct phobia linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced by a complex interplay of factors.
  • The proposed conceptual model aids in understanding coronaphobia's development.
  • This work will inform the development of psychometric measures and targeted interventions for coronaphobia.