The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous loss of human life and disruption of normal daily activities across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic can be traumatic and have short-term and long-term influences on individual behaviors and well-being. To contain and control the spread of COVID-19, various public health and social measures (e.g., social distancing, quarantine, isolation, and extensive lockdown of cities) have been implemented in countries worldwide. With such social and environmental changes, the prolonged feelings of fear, worry, stress, and the lack of social activities and interaction may greatly increase the prevalence of mental health issues (e.g., anxiety and depression). Nowadays, Internet has permeated into everyone’s life, which may play an increasingly important role in coping with COVID-19 related stress and anxiety. However, the increasing reliance on the Internet may lead to problematic Internet use (PIU), prolonged screen time, and sedentary lifestyles, and pose great risks to public health.
This Research Topic aims to curate a collection of papers that are representative of current trends and advances in discussing and investigating the complex relationships among Internet use, COVID-19 related trauma, behavioral health, and mental wellbeing. By showcasing contemporary ideas and rigorous empirical studies, we hope to inform broader thinking and provide insights regarding these issues.
We are especially interested in papers that:
• Adopt multilevel perspectives on the role of Internet use in COVID-19 related trauma and mental well-being during the pandemic in different age groups.
• Consider reciprocal influences between PIU, COVID-19 related trauma and well-being (e.g., social well-being, mental well-being, post-traumatic growth).
• Understand the prevalence, factors, and consequences of PIU, other behavioral problems, COVID-19 related trauma and mental health problems.
• Explore effective interventions for PIU, traumatic distress, and mental health issues brought by the pandemic.
We will consider various types of submissions, including (mini-) reviews, conceptual papers, opinion pieces, and methodological articles, while we are particularly interested in empirical studies that advance our understanding of these issues.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous loss of human life and disruption of normal daily activities across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic can be traumatic and have short-term and long-term influences on individual behaviors and well-being. To contain and control the spread of COVID-19, various public health and social measures (e.g., social distancing, quarantine, isolation, and extensive lockdown of cities) have been implemented in countries worldwide. With such social and environmental changes, the prolonged feelings of fear, worry, stress, and the lack of social activities and interaction may greatly increase the prevalence of mental health issues (e.g., anxiety and depression). Nowadays, Internet has permeated into everyone’s life, which may play an increasingly important role in coping with COVID-19 related stress and anxiety. However, the increasing reliance on the Internet may lead to problematic Internet use (PIU), prolonged screen time, and sedentary lifestyles, and pose great risks to public health.
This Research Topic aims to curate a collection of papers that are representative of current trends and advances in discussing and investigating the complex relationships among Internet use, COVID-19 related trauma, behavioral health, and mental wellbeing. By showcasing contemporary ideas and rigorous empirical studies, we hope to inform broader thinking and provide insights regarding these issues.
We are especially interested in papers that:
• Adopt multilevel perspectives on the role of Internet use in COVID-19 related trauma and mental well-being during the pandemic in different age groups.
• Consider reciprocal influences between PIU, COVID-19 related trauma and well-being (e.g., social well-being, mental well-being, post-traumatic growth).
• Understand the prevalence, factors, and consequences of PIU, other behavioral problems, COVID-19 related trauma and mental health problems.
• Explore effective interventions for PIU, traumatic distress, and mental health issues brought by the pandemic.
We will consider various types of submissions, including (mini-) reviews, conceptual papers, opinion pieces, and methodological articles, while we are particularly interested in empirical studies that advance our understanding of these issues.