Positive and negative emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey study of the UK population.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on society; it changed the way we work, learn, socialise, and move throughout the world. In the United Kingdom, policies such as business closures, travel restrictions, and social distance mandates were implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19 and implemented and relaxed intermittently throughout the response period. While negative emotions and feelings such as distress and anxiety during this time of crisis were to be expected, we also see the signs of human resilience, including positive feelings like determination, pride, and strength. A longitudinal study using online survey tools was conducted to assess people's changing moods during the pandemic in the UK. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) was used to measure self-repo

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10849398 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature