Defining Attitudes and Mitigation Measures Attitudes toward COVID-19 mitigation measures represent a critical area of study within social and health psychology, serving as a primary determinant of the public health outcomes achieved during the pandemic. An attitude, in this context, is defined as a psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity—in this […]
Psychological Theory and Practice toward the COVID-19 Pandemic The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), leading to the global COVID-19 pandemic, necessitated an immediate and profound engagement from the field of psychology. This global health crisis was not merely a biological or medical challenge; it represented a massive, interconnected psychosocial event […]
The Psychological Foundation of Protocol Adherence Adherence to COVID-19 sanitary protocols represents a critical area of study within health psychology, focusing on the behavioral compliance of individuals and communities with mandated or recommended public health measures designed to mitigate viral transmission. This compliance, often measured through observable behaviors such as mask-wearing, social distancing, and rigorous […]
Attitudes Towards Social Distancing: An Encyclopedia Entry Social distancing, defined as the conscious effort to maintain physical space between individuals to limit the spread of infectious disease, represents a critical non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) in global public health crises. While biologically straightforward, the adoption and maintenance of social distancing behaviors are profoundly influenced by complex psychological, […]
Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the Context of Pandemics The emergence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), leading to the global COVID-19 pandemic, necessitated a rapid and multifaceted medical response. In China, where the outbreak originated, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was immediately mobilized alongside conventional Western biomedical approaches, reflecting its long-standing […]