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Psychological Typhoon Eye Effect During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Guixiang Wang1,2, Yan Zhang1, Simiao Xie1
1School of Educational Science, Central China Think Tank, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|December 28, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic induced psychological stress, with "psychological typhoon eye" (PTE) effects impacting cognition and emotions but not behavior. Targeted mental health support is crucial for different regions based on their pandemic impact and psychological responses.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global mental health and public behavior.
- Psychological stress and altered behaviors were observed in populations affected by the outbreak.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychological and behavioral responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify the presence and impact of "psychological typhoon eye" (PTE) effects across different regions.
- To analyze differences in risk cognition, stress response, and behavioral conduct.
Main Methods:
- Utilized self-designed online questionnaires administered to respondents in three differentially affected COVID-19 regions.
- Employed SPSS for data analysis, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to validate a revised 18-item questionnaire.
- Assessed risk cognition, stress, and behavioral responses using validated subscales.
Main Results:
- Confirmed the presence of "psychological typhoon eye" (PTE) effects during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Observed significant regional differences in residents' cognition and emotions.
- PTE significantly influenced cognitive and emotional responses, but not behavioral responses.
Conclusions:
- Highlighted the urgent need for sustained mental health care services tailored to regional pandemic impact.
- Emphasized the necessity of emotional guidance for severely affected populations and psychological support for those with negative reactions.
- Advocated for accurate stress cognition and information management to mitigate negative psychological impacts.
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