ABSTRACT The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) occurred in the capital
of Hubei province in China in December 2019, and has since engulfed almost all
sectors of society across the globe, irrespective of age, sex, race, religion, or color.
Exposure to COVID-19 has increased the risk of numerous socio-psychological
problems such as the risk of domestic violence, suicidal behavior, social stigma and
discrimination, human-rights-related challenges and crime, depression, anxiety,
stress, phobias, confusion, traumatic events, and other mental health problems.
This article describes the socio-psychological implications pertaining to the spread
of coronavirus, how it has caused numerous deaths, and how developing and
developed countries alike have imposed lockdowns, curfews, and restrictions on
public movement, affecting markets, workplaces, construction sites, and transport
facilities, while members of society have been instructed to maintain social distance,
adversely affecting their day-to-day lives. This study is based on a comprehensive
review of literature, as well as data regarding the socio-psychological implications
of COVID-19. The study concludes that the outbreak of COVID-19 has catastrophic
socio-psychological implications, especially in developing countries, where the
vulnerable in society are hit hard. The study suggests that there is a great need
for the attention of policy makers and planners in relation to responding to the
COVID-19 crisis.
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, social implication, psychological problems, stress,
violence
MALLA, M. (2021). Socio-psychological implications of Covid-19: Issues, challenges and future prospects. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/socio-psychological-implications-of-covid-19-issues-challenges-and-future-prospects
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