A new paper published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communication argues that humans develop Covid-19 personalities during the pandemic.
Mimi E Lam, a researcher at the University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway, has studied the impact of the different personalities and groups created in a time of severe social constraints and insecurities. It addresses a number of challenges posed by pandemic. “The pandemic affects different groups differently, something that can create ‘us vs them’ and sow the seeds of conflict, discrimination and racism,” she said in a statement. UiB issued.
Lam identifies and explains some of Covid-19’s early personality types:
DENIERS: which reduces viral risk, stimulating business as usual
SPREADERS: who want it to spread, herd immunity to improve it, and regularity of return
HARMERS: tries to harm others by, for example, spitting or coughing
REALISTS: which recognizes the reality of potential harm and alters their behavior
STAFFING: who remain informed and safe to manage their insecurities and fears
CONCLUSIONS: which is lonely and a reflection on life and the world
HOARDERS: who buys panic and stacks up results
INVINCIBLES: often young people, who believe themselves to be defensive
REBELS: which runs social rules restricting the individual’s freedom
BLAMERS: which instills their fear and frustration over others
RESULTS: who takes advantage of the situation for power, profit or brutality
INOVATORS: which designs or resets facilities to combat Covid-19
SUPPORT: which shows their loyalty in supporting others
ALTRUISTS: which helps vulnerable, elderly and lonely people
WARNING: who, like the face-to-face health care workers, fight the hard truth
VETERANS: had knowledge of SARS or MERS and were willing to comply with restrictions
Lam argues that the emerging Covid-19 behavioral identities capture the social and political identities that exist in order to disperse politics and increase racism, discrimination and conflict.
“Covid-19 pandemic reminds us that we are not immune to each other. To unite in our fight against the pandemic, it is important to recognize the fundamental dignity of all and to value the human diversity that currently separates us, ”she said. . 📣 Express now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@ieexplained) and stay updated with the latest
According to Lam, liberal democracies need an ethical policy agenda with three priorities:
# Recognize the diversity of individuals
# Deliberate and negotiated value trading
# To promote public procurement, trust and compliance.
Source: University of Bergen