Global Psychological Implications of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). What Can Be Learned From Italy. Reflections, Perspectives, Opportunities

Frontiers in Psychology

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Andrea De Giorgio¹ 

[1] Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University

关键词: pandemic;    psychosocial factors;    stress;    quarantine;    black swan;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01836

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

On December 31, 2019, the Chinese authorities announced that in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, central-eastern China, a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown etiology had developed. A new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes serious problems like pneumonia and even death, has been discovered. This new disease (COVID-19) has spread also in Italy starting from the first recognized case on February 20. Beyond its biological implications, this coronavirus allows us many psychological reflections. A new virus is indeed a potentially serious problem for mankind, but it can also be an opportunity to bring the focus back to us, to observe what is happening, who we are and how we are reacting both as individuals and as a population. Even positive implication of this pandemic was discussed.

【 授权许可】

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