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Shen C, Song Z, He P, Liu L, Xiong Z. Online rumors during the COVID-19 pandemic: co-evolution of themes and emotions. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1375731. [PMID: 38919926 PMCID: PMC11196962 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1375731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Introduction During public health emergencies, online rumors spread widely on social media, causing public information anxiety and emotional fluctuations. Analyzing the co-evolution patterns of online rumor themes and emotions is essential for implementing proactive and precise governance of online rumors during such events. Methods Rumor texts from mainstream fact-checking platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic were collected and analyzed in phases based on the crisis lifecycle theory. The LDA topic model was applied to analyze the distribution of rumor themes at different stages. The Baidu AI Sentiment Analysis API was used to study the emotional tendencies of rumors at different stages. Line graphs were utilized to analyze the co-evolution characteristics of rumor themes and emotions. Results During the COVID-19 pandemic, the themes of online rumors can be categorized into five types: epidemic prevention and control, panic-inducing, production and livelihood, virus dissemination, and social figures. These themes exhibited repetition and fluctuation at different stages of the pandemic. The emotions embedded in pandemic-related online rumors evolved with the progression of the pandemic. Panic-inducing rumors co-evolved with negative emotions, while epidemic prevention and control rumors co-evolved with positive emotions. Conclusion The study results help to understand the public's focus and emotional tendencies at different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, thereby enabling targeted public opinion guidance and crisis management.
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- School of Management, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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Alarabyat IA, Al-Nsair N, Alrimawi I, Al-Yateem N, Shudifat RM, Saifan AR. Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals' views in Jordan. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:452. [PMID: 37158886 PMCID: PMC10166035 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09368-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions. PURPOSE To explore the perceived challenges and barriers to using telehealth in managing acute and chronic CVDs among healthcare professionals. METHODS A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted by interviewing 24 health professionals at two hospitals in different clinical areas in Jordan. RESULTS Several barriers were reported by participants that affected the utilization of telehealth services. The barriers were categorized into the following four themes: Drawbacks related to patients, Health providers' concerns, Procedural faults, and telehealth To complement the service only. CONCLUSIONS The study suggests that telehealth can be instrumental in supporting care management for patients with CVD. It means that understanding the advantages and barriers to implementing telehealth by the healthcare providers in Jordan can improve many aspects of the healthcare services for patients with CVD within the healthcare settings in Jordan.
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- Ibtisam A. Alarabyat
- Nursing College, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- Nursing College, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- College of Nursing, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207 USA
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- School of Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia
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- Nursing College, Applied Science Private University, P.O. Box: 541350, Amman, 11937 Jordan
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P. K, T. M, T. F, M. M, A. S, G. H, M. J, L. G, L. B, T. Z. L, B. H, S. R, S. MR. Lucid dreaming increased during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273281. [PMID: 36103479 PMCID: PMC9473433 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed people’s lives all over the world. While anxiety and stress decreased sleep quality for most people, an increase in total sleep time was also observed in certain cohorts. Dream recall frequency also increased, especially for nightmares. However, to date, there are no consistent reports focusing on pandemic-related changes in lucid dreaming, a state during which dreamers become conscious of being in a dream as it unfolds. Here we investigated lucid dreaming recall frequency and other sleep variables in 1,857 Brazilian subjects, using an online questionnaire. Firstly, we found that most participants (64.78%) maintained their lucid dream recall frequency during the pandemic, but a considerable fraction (22.62%) informed that lucid dreams became more frequent, whereas a smaller subset (12.60%) reported a decrease in these events during the pandemic. Secondly, the number of participants reporting lucid dreams at least once per week increased during the pandemic. Using a mixed logistic regression model, we confirmed that the pandemic significantly enhanced the recall frequency of lucid dreams (p = 0.002). Such increase in lucid dreaming during the pandemic was significantly associated with an enhancement in both dream and nightmare recall frequencies, as well as with sleep quality and symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder. Pandemic-related increases in stress, anxiety, sleep fragmentation, and sleep extension, which enhance REM sleep awakening, may be associated with the increase in the occurrence of lucid dreams, dreams in general, and nightmares.
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- Kelly P.
- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Department of Psychology - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Bioinformatics Multidisciplinary Environment (BioME) - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Department of Psychology - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Engineering - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Philosophy Department - Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Philosophy Department - Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Psychopedagogy - Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Department - State University of Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, Brazil
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- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Brain Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Physiology and Behavior Department - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Onofre Lopes University Hospital - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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Varela AR, Gurruchaga AP, Restrepo SR, Martin JD, Landazabal YDC, Tamayo-Cabeza G, Contreras-Arrieta S, Caballero-Díaz Y, Florez LJH, González JM, Santos-Barbosa JC, Pinzón JD, Yepes-Nuñez JJ, Laajaj R, Buitrago Gutierrez G, Florez MV, Fuentes Castillo J, Quinche Vargas G, Casas A, Medina A, Behrentz E. Effectiveness and adherence to closed face shields in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial in a middle-income setting (COVPROSHIELD). Trials 2022; 23:698. [PMID: 35987694 PMCID: PMC9391623 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06606-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of respiratory devices can mitigate the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 in community settings. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of closed face shields with surgical face masks to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in working adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bogotá, Colombia. METHODS An open-label non-inferiority randomized controlled trial that randomly assigned participants to one of two groups: the intervention group was instructed to wear closed face shields with surgical face masks, and the active control group was instructed to wear only surgical face masks. The primary outcome was a positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test, IgG/IgM antibody test for SARS-CoV-2 detection, or both during and at the end of the follow-up period of 21 days. The non-inferiority limit was established at - 5%. RESULTS A total of 316 participants were randomized, 160 participants were assigned to the intervention group and 156 to the active control group. In total, 141 (88.1%) participants in the intervention group and 142 (91.0%) in the active control group completed the follow-up. PRIMARY OUTCOME a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result was identified in one (0.71%) participant in the intervention group and three (2.1%) in the active control group. In the intention-to-treat analysis, the absolute risk difference was - 1.40% (95% CI [- 4.14%, 1.33%]), and in the per-protocol analysis, the risk difference was - 1.40% (95% CI [- 4.20, 1.40]), indicating non-inferiority of the closed face shield plus face mask (did not cross the non-inferiority limit). CONCLUSIONS The use of closed face shields and surgical face masks was non-inferior to the surgical face mask alone in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in highly exposed groups. Settings with highly active viral transmission and conditions such as poor ventilation, crowding, and high mobility due to occupation may benefit from the combined use of masks and closed face shields to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04647305 . Registered on November 30, 2020.
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- Andrea Ramirez Varela
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
- Laboratory of Biomedical Sciences (CBMU), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
- Laboratory of Biomedical Sciences (CBMU), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Independent consultant in geographic data, COVPROSHIELD, Bogota, Colombia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
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- Faculty of Economics, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Cra 7 #116-05, Bogotá, 11001000 Colombia
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- Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics at The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Yale Center for Engineering Innovation & Design, New Haven, USA
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Özer Ö, Özkan O, Büyükşirin B. Examination of Pandemic Awareness, Death Anxiety, and Spiritual Well-Being in Elderly Individuals. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2022:302228221120122. [PMID: 35968726 PMCID: PMC9379591 DOI: 10.1177/00302228221120122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the relationships between the variables of pandemic awareness, death anxiety, and spiritual well-being and reveal whether the participants' perceptions of pandemic awareness, death anxiety, and spiritual well-being differed according to various sociodemographic characteristics. The study population is comprised of individuals aged 65 years and over in Edirne, Turkey. The data obtained from 449 people in the study were analyzed using various statistical methods. According to the results of the regression analysis performed in the study, the increase in the participants' pandemic awareness was found to reduce their death anxiety and increase their spiritual well-being statistically. Moreover, the increase in the participants' death anxiety statistically reduced their spiritual well-being.
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- Özlem Özer
- Department of Healthcare
Management, University of Health Sciences
Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Healthcare
Management, University of Health Sciences
Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Healthcare
Management, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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Fawzy MS, AlSadrah SA. COVID-19 and Saudi Arabia: Awareness, Attitude, and Practice. J Multidiscip Healthc 2022; 15:1595-1618. [PMID: 35923154 PMCID: PMC9341353 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s373007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has transformed our appreciation of healthcare awareness worldwide. The amount of related data accumulated during this time has surpassed any other outbreak of a viral pathogen. Healthcare awareness is related to one of the nine pillars of the “World health organization (WHO) operational planning guidelines to support country preparedness and response”. This review is structured around the awareness/knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP)-related publications in Saudi Arabia up to date to understand the impact of COVID-19 on these domains. The excellent communication effort response from governments, international, and individuals to keep the public informed about the outbreak is highlighted. Unraveling such impacts on the Saudi communities, including healthcare workers (HCWs)/professionals (HCPs), students, patients with different diseases, and non-professional individuals, is essential in containing the outbreak and planning preventive measures in case of future outbreaks.
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- Manal S Fawzy
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, 1321, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
- Correspondence: Manal S Fawzy, Tel +201008584720, Fax +20641326496, Email
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Governmental Hospital Khobar, Health Centers in Khobar, Ministry of Health, Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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Quansah F, Hagan JE, Ankomah F, Srem-Sai M, Frimpong JB, Sambah F, Schack T. Relationship Between COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Anxiety Among University Students: Exploring the Moderating Roles of School Climate and Coping Strategies. Front Psychol 2022; 13:820288. [PMID: 35432145 PMCID: PMC9007403 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.820288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in abrupt disruptions in teaching and learning activities in higher education, with students from diverse programs suffering varying levels of anxieties. The physical education field happens to be one of the most affected academic areas due to its experiential content as a medium of instruction. In this study, we investigated the roles of school climate and coping strategies in the relationship between COVID-19 related knowledge and anxiety. Through the census approach, a cross-sectional sample of 760 students was administered a questionnaire in two universities offering Physical Education in Ghana: the University of Education, Winneba, and University of Cape Coast. The outcome of the study found a positive and significant link between COVID-19 knowledge and anxiety. Further, school climate and coping strategies significantly moderated the relationship between students' COVID-19 knowledge and associated anxiety. The findings have implications for creating a conducive school environment that reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection and through students' adoption of active coping strategies in an attempt to reduce psychological distress associated with COVID-19 anxiety.
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- Frank Quansah
- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Neurocognition and Action-Biomechanics-Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Department of Education, SDA College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Neurocognition and Action-Biomechanics-Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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Development and Validation of an Inventory for Stressful Situations in University Students Involving Coping Mechanisms: An Interesting Cultural Mix in Ghana. PSYCH 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/psych4020015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cognitive and behavioural coping strategies are relevant approaches for individuals such as university students as they attempt to manage stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other academic-related pursuits within their social milieu. Although several instruments have been developed to measure the coping situations of such individuals, few studies have developed students’ specific coping inventories, with none in the African context. Of the few that exist, a culturally dominant code such as religion has been ignored by many scholars in the development of coping measures. In this study, a cultural-mix coping inventory was developed and validated using university students in Ghana. Two distinct interrelated objectives were addressed. First, the structure of the coping inventory was identified through principal component analysis. Further confirmatory factor as well as reliability analyses were then performed to provide evidence of construct validity of the scale. The outcome of the study revealed a sixteen-item psychometrically sound coping inventory with a four-dimensional structure, namely, active coping, religious coping, behaviour disengagement, and emotional support. The implications of the results are further discussed in detail.
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Tao H, Sun X, Liu X, Tian J, Zhang D. The Impact of Consumer Purchase Behavior Changes on the Business Model Design of Consumer Services Companies Over the Course of COVID-19. Front Psychol 2022; 13:818845. [PMID: 35310236 PMCID: PMC8927628 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.818845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound psychological and behavioral impact on people around the world. Consumer purchase behaviors have thus changed greatly, and consumer services companies need to adjust their business models to adapt to this change. From the perspective of consumer psychology, this paper explores the impact of consumer purchase behavior changes over the course of the pandemic on the business model design of consumer services companies using a representative survey of 1,742 individuals. Our results show that changes in consumer purchase behavior have a significant impact on the design of consumer services firms' business models. Specifically, changes in consumers' purchase object, motive, and timeframe are more likely to spark a novelty-centered business model design, whereas changes in purchase method tend to inspire an efficiency-centered one. Our findings provide a theoretical reference for consumer services companies in designing business models when faced with unexpected crises.
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- Hu Tao
- School of Business and Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- School of Business and Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- School of Business and Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- School of Statistics, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- School of Business and Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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Dymecka J, Gerymski R, Machnik-Czerwik A, Derbis R, Bidzan M. Fear of COVID-19 and Life Satisfaction: The Role of the Health-Related Hardiness and Sense of Coherence. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:712103. [PMID: 34790135 PMCID: PMC8591072 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.712103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to increased fear and anxiety throughout society, which may affect life satisfaction. Health-related hardiness and sense of coherence (SOC) are personal resources that help people adapt to difficult circumstances. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between fear of COVID-19, SOC, health-related hardiness, and life satisfaction. Methods: A total of 907 Polish people (522 women and 385 men) participated in this study. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FOC-6), the Health-Related Hardiness Scale, the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-29), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. Results: Correlation showed that fear of COVID-19 was negatively related to health-related hardiness, SOC, and life satisfaction. Health-related hardiness and SOC were positively related to life satisfaction. Both SOC and hardiness were mediators between fear of COVID-19 and life satisfaction during the current pandemic. Conclusion: SOC and health-related hardiness are personal resources that are important for dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to our study, SOC and hardiness can mediate between fear of COVID-19 and life satisfaction. Presented cross-sectional results have to be verified in future longitudinal studies in order to strengthen the conclusions presented in this manuscript. This study verified the role of only two personal resources, so more research is needed on the role of other personal resources during COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Joanna Dymecka
- Department of Health Psychology and Quality of Life, Institute of Psychology, Opole University, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Health Psychology and Quality of Life, Institute of Psychology, Opole University, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Health Psychology and Quality of Life, Institute of Psychology, Opole University, Opole, Poland
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- Department of General and Work Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Opole University, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Su F, Fan B, Song N, Dong X, Wang Y, Li J, Xue B, Qiao X. Survey on Public Psychological Intervention Demand and Influence Factors Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:4808. [PMID: 33946413 PMCID: PMC8124959 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Major public health emergencies would have a negative influence on the psychology of the public, and an effective psychological intervention can help them to relieve some emotions, such as tension and panic. However, differences in individual environments affect people's psychological intervention demands and intervention mode choices. Therefore, it is of great theoretical and practical value to analyze and identify the key factors affecting these demands and choices. Based on a nationwide sample of 24,188 respondents from the "Internet Survey of Residents' Behavioral Changes and Psychological Conditions during the Epidemic," the different characteristics of public psychological intervention demands and choices under different factors are explored in this paper. The results demonstrate that: (1) the psychological status of Chinese people was relatively stable during the epidemic period, and there were 1016 respondents who had subjective demands for a psychological intervention, (2) age, gender, occupation type, residence, family size, risk perception, psychological status, education level, and fixed expenditure all significantly affect public psychological intervention demands, and (3) risk perception, psychological status, age, gender, and family size will impact the choice of psychological intervention methods. The above results can provide a decision-making basis for the construction of a psychological intervention system in psychological crisis management during the post-epidemic prevention and control period, as well as reference and suggestions for handling psychological stress of similar sudden crisis events in the future.
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- Fang Su
- School of Economics and Management, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710000, China; (B.F.); (N.S.)
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- School of Economics and Management, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710000, China; (B.F.); (N.S.)
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- School of Economics and Management, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710000, China; (B.F.); (N.S.)
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- Mental Health Education Center, School of Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710000, China;
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-Care Hospital, Lanzhou 730050, China;
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- School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, China;
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- Key Lab of Pollution Ecology & Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- Arts and Sciences School, Translation and Cultural Communication Research Institute, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710000, China;
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