Social psychology analysis of fear derived from severe acute respiratory syndrome
- VernacularTitle:严重急性呼吸综合征引发恐惧现象的社会心理分析
- Author:
Fei LIAO
;
Li DU
;
Jun ZHAO
;
Yurui YAN
;
Hao CHEN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
severe acute respiratory syndrome;
fear;
psychology,society
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
1985;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To study the social psychology of people when facing severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS),a sudden social crisis.Methods:Using the social psychological methods,we analyzed the manifestations,causes and hazards of the public fear derived from the outbreak of SARS in China.Results:Sudden outbreak of SARS made people full of uncertainty and fear,and such fear would bring adverse effects to the society.It affected not only the daily life of people,but aslo their physical, mental stability and behavior reaction.Conclusion:SARS makes us realize the importance of psychology and psychiatry to individuals and to the society.It is imperative to establish a comprehensive provention and intervention system of diseases to maintain the social stability and the well being of individuals.
