Psychological Impact of Behaviour Restrictions During the Pandemic

This volume examines the undesirable or harmful cognitive, emotional and behavioural side-effects of COVID-19, and of behavioural restrictions during the pandemic. It is essential reading for researchers in psychology, public health and medical sciences, and policy makers assessing government strategies, responses, and performance.

Barrie Gunter is an Emeritus Professor in Media at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. A psychologist by training, he has published more than 80 books on a range of media, marketing, business, leisure and psychology topics.

Chapter 1: The COVID-19 Pandemic: Hindsight and Foresight Chapter 2: Lockdown Side-Effects: Public Fear Chapter 3: Lockdown and Loneliness Chapter 4: Lockdown and Mental Health Chapter 5: Lockdown, Mental Health and the Young Chapter 6: Lockdown and Panic Buying Behaviour Chapter 7: Friendships, Romance and Social and Sexual Relations Chapter 8: The Pandemic and Destructive Behaviour Chapter 9: Lockdown and Alcohol Consumption Chapter 10: Lockdown and Gambling Behaviour Chapter 11: Re-Setting Public Behaviour