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    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

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    • The coronavirus pandemic necessitated unprecedented social distancing measures globally.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the psychological impact of social distancing measures implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    • To investigate the relationship between quarantine duration, gender, and psychological well-being.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 706 participants from the Pakistani population.
    • Data was collected via an online questionnaire, with Cronbach's alpha confirming internal consistency (0.80).
    • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26, including t-tests to compare groups.

    Main Results:

    • The mean age of participants was 35.24 ± 12.08 years, with 69.26% males and 30.74% females.
    • A significant psychological impact was observed in relation to quarantine duration (mean 10.35 ± 5.09 days).
    • Gender also showed a significant association with the psychological impact of social distancing measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Social distancing measures exert a notable influence on the psychological state of individuals.
    • The observed psychological impacts may result in enduring consequences for affected populations.
    • Further research into the endocrinological effects is warranted.