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Coronavirus: how crisis helps us connect with strangers
May 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has upended normal life. A psychologist explains how COVID-19 is changing our behaviour, especially our heightened emotional connection with strangers and sense of community.
As well as attacking immune systems, COVID-19 has severely disrupted every aspect of society. It has altered the way we work, play, learn, exercise, shop, worship and socialise. The official response in many countries has been an urgent message that to do societal good, we need to adjust how we live.
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So how are people dealing with these lifestyle changes? After all, human beings are generally not well disposed to radical departures from their routines. Surely there is a limit to how long people will accept unprecedented behavioural restrictions for the good of society ahead of their personal needs. Psychology can offer some insights into what’s likely going on.
Of course, not everyone has complied with the government’s instructions so far. Sunbathers , drinkers , barbecue cooks and football players have all attracted attention from the police and media.
But these instances should come as no surprise. As the proverb goes, “birds of a feather flock together” – people have a strong urge to spend time in physical proximity with each other.
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