Pandemics

Authored By: Steven Taylor

The purpose of this paper was to explore current research evidence for COVID Stress Syndrome (CSS). CSS is characterized by fear of becoming infected with COVID-19, concern over the financial impacts of the pandemic, fear of individuals who come from away from the belief that they are carriers of COVID-19, pandemic related compulsive checking, and the...

Authored By: Steven Taylor

Life during a pandemic is often associated with panic buying groceries and other related supplies for the home. The nature of pandemic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic became a source of frustration for many citizens alike and community leaders unable to control the mass purchasing of supplies. In light of considering social learning theory along with...

Authored by: Steven Taylor, Michelle M. Paluszek, Geoffrey S. Rachor, Dean McKay, & Gordon J. G. Asmundson

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased substance consumption and abuse for coping with anxiety and pandemic-related stressors. Anxiety and worry about the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond infection concern, especially for those with COVID stress syndrome (CSS). CSS is characterized by worry about the danger and...

Authored by: Gordon J. G. Asmundson & Steven Taylor

In this editorial, the authors discuss the issue of the “infodemic” that is currently occurring with COVID-19-related research. Researchers have been rushing to conduct and publish studies about COVID-19 so that much-needed scientific advancements can occur as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, rushing research can create serious problems like flawed study techniques,...

Authored by: Renee El-Gabalawy & Jordana Sommer