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Positive and Negative Affect Schedule in early COVID-19 pandemic
Celia Andreu-Sánchez1, Miguel Ángel Martín-Pascual2,3
1Neuro-Com Research Group, Audiovisual Communication and Advertising Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. celia.andreu@uab.cat.
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|July 13, 2023
Summary
This study surveyed emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). The data offers insights into pandemic-related emotional effects for future psychological research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic marked a unique global health crisis within the Information Age.
- Widespread lockdowns and increased media consumption characterized the pandemic's societal impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect and present data on the emotional states of individuals during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- To provide a dataset for psychologists studying the emotional impact of the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
- The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) was administered to assess participants' feelings and emotions.
Main Results:
- The study captured a snapshot of emotional experiences during a period of unprecedented global change.
- The collected data allows for the analysis of affective states during the 2020 lockdown.
Conclusions:
- The presented data serves as a valuable resource for understanding the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Future research can utilize this dataset for comparative analyses of emotional well-being before and after lockdown measures.
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