Highlights•Problematic Internet use (PIU) is an addictive behavior with debates over
taxonomy.•Mental health conditions (eg autism) are associated with PIU among youth.•The …

Objective: to map scientific knowledge about the repercussions of the infodemic on adult
and elderly mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: this is a …

COVID-19 (2019 coronavirus pandemic) and the resulting confinement has had an impact
on mental health and the educational environment, affecting the stress, concerns, fear, and …

Background An internal locus of control (LoC I) refers to the belief that the outcome of events
in one's life is contingent upon one's actions, whereas an external locus of control (LoC E) …

In this article, we aim to develop a political economy of mass hysteria. Using the background
of COVID-19, we study past mass hysteria. Negative information which is spread through …

Increased anxiety related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in society
and specific professional groups has been reported by many authors. Most have applied …

We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), depression, anxiety, and panic disorder (PD) among citizens in 11 countries during …

Background Learned helplessness may be the underlying cause of poor mental health
status among college students during the COVID-19 lockdown, and self-compassion as a …

Purpose COVID-19 and its precautions, including social distancing, have revolutionized
traditional retailing-and consumption patterns. In this turbulent environment, the purpose of …

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures to counteract it have highlighted the role of
individual differences in evaluating and reacting to emergencies, and the challenges …