SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CRISIS SITUATIONS. THE EFFECT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON BULGARIANS

Authors

  • Stoil Mavrodiev Department of Psychology, South-West University "Neofit Rilski"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37708/psyct.v13i1.487

Keywords:

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Crisis, Behavior, Coping Strategies, Mass Social Phenomena, Rumors

Abstract

This article is a socio-psychological analysis of the situation in Bulgaria related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The experiences and behavior of people in crisis were analyzed. Emphasis is placed on mass socio-psychological phenomena such as the spread of rumors, increased anxiety, and fears. Some typical behaviors are discussed.

Author Biography

  • Stoil Mavrodiev, Department of Psychology, South-West University "Neofit Rilski"
    Assoc. Prof., Ph.D.

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Published

2020-04-30

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Editorial

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