A group of researchers in the United States and China have some recommendations that might help mitigate the psychological challenges of lockdowns.A new study published in Plos One examined the relationship between the length of isolation, well-being, and coping strategies.
Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.The research team found that the longer people were quarantined, the more their subjective experience of well-being deteriorated.
Researchers conducted an online survey of 5,115 college students in China at the beginning of the imposition of lockdown measures.