Part Two A: Preparation by https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5 Covid-19 and Mental Health en-us 2023-10-05 20:07:23 UTC 2023-10-05 20:33:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Representative Sampling- Caroline Acosta carolineacosta https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734544757 The article on the COVIDiStress data set had an unexpectedly larger sample of people who had received higher levels of education. While the experiences of these populations certainly provide insight into effects of Covid-19 on mental health, more marginalized communities and people with lower levels of education were underrepresented in this study. A lack of resources in these communities as well as a possible difference in the information they had access to is a factor that could contribute to a more pronounced effect on mental health.
In my area, there was a vast amount of resources for people to get information about vaccinations and about stopping the spread of the pandemic. In addition, learning about the pandemic at school and having access to the news through social media and television also allowed me to become more informed. In addition I felt more connected to my peers who were experiencing the difficulties and imagine that without these resources, the uncertainty of pandemic would have been much more impactful for me. ]]> 2023-10-05 20:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734544757 Stresses from COVID-19 - Victoria Cannata https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734547579 The article talked about one's concern of contracting the disease contributing to and being a source of people's stresses and worries during the pandemic. In the beginning of the pandemic, there were many people getting sick and passing away due to complications from COVID-19. This definitely made me worry not only for my own health, but the health of my family members. Once there was development of a vaccine, I would say there was a new type of stress on the people. We needed to trust a vaccine that was just created and there was definitely a lot of push back from people regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.]]> 2023-10-05 20:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734547579 Psychological and behavioural consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak Daniela- A01643092 https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734548241 Main idea: The text discusses a large-scale dataset collected through the Collaborative Global Survey COVIDiSTRESS. The aim of this dataset is to enhance the understanding of human experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The text highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted not only physical health but also mental health and behavior. Factors such as fear, trust in government information, and perception of the disease's severity were mentioned as influences on preventive behavior. he dataset contains a wide range of variables, from demographic information to measures of perceived stress, social provisions, trust in authorities, government measures, personality traits, information behaviors, and more.

Personal Opinion: 
This dataset is truly remarkable in terms of its scope and the diversity of variables it covers. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact globally, and understanding how people have responded from a psychological and behavioral perspective is crucial for addressing future similar challenges.


The global collaboration in collecting this data is encouraging and demonstrates how the scientific community can come together to address worldwide issues. Furthermore, the availability of raw and clean data ensures that this information is accessible to researchers worldwide.


This dataset has the potential to help decision-makers better understand how people have reacted to the pandemic and inform future public health policies. It is also valuable for researchers who wish to delve into the intricate human responses to large-scale public health events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overall, this survey and the resulting dataset are a valuable resource that can have a significant impact on our understanding of human responses to large-scale public health events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> 2023-10-05 20:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734548241 Psychological and Behavioural consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak - Miguel Nguyen a01642207 https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734548641 It's safe to say that after the Covid-19 pandemic, people saw many changes in the way they lived. This article shows the results of a survey conducted post-pandemic, in which researchers noted a correlation between people's concern about the Covid-19 virus and their willingness to work with preventative measures provided. Other than this, the article mostly shows the methodology and raw results of the survey. I feel like the results of this survey could help governments create better contingency plans, in order to focus on groups that showed higher resilience to change.]]> 2023-10-05 20:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734548641 Potential Response Bias from Survey - Jakob Birken https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734554638 The article states that some negative consequences associated with 'cabin fever' encompass a range of reactions from anxiety and depression to diminished cognitive function and aggression. Measures like school and workplace closures, along with recommendations for individuals to self-isolate at home, can generate existential and practical stress unrelated to the fear of getting sick. Research indicates that adherence to medical guidelines may decline not only due to heightened stress but also due to everyday challenges like workplace disagreements or household duties. Extended states of emergency and the ongoing psychological, social, and economic pressures they bring might hamper people's adherence to prescribed behavioral guidelines during pandemics. Overall, we should take into perspective the potential response bias that the results may reflect, as the people taking this survey could have extreme experiences.]]> 2023-10-05 20:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734554638 Isolation and The Pandemic-Zachary Holland https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734557459 This article discusses the impact of the Covid19 pandemic on people's everyday lives. One interesting part was the data concerning what proportion of people had total isolation during the pandemic to people who had life carry on as usual. Some countries had only a proportion of .03 that had a normal life, while others had a proportion of .24 that had a normal life. I find this interesting, as the paradigm shifts that occured as a result of the pandemic and total isolation may have differed between countries. For example, South Korea had a very high proportion of people living a normal life compared to other countries, which means that the difference between the before and after the pandemic may have been different. I wonder what this must have been like, as in the United States, the proportion of people carrying on with a normal life was .016, a very small amount. Personally, my life was much different after the pandemic.]]> 2023-10-05 20:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/carolineacosta/7skmvaj6fwr41xy5/wish/2734557459