The psychology of pandemics : preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease

Taylor, Steven 1960- (author.).

Summary: Pandemics are large-scale epidemics that spread throughout world. Virologists predict that the next pandemic could occur in the coming years, probably from some form of influenza, with potentially devastating consequences. Vaccinations, if available, and behavioral methods are vital for stemming the spread of infection. However, remarkably little attention has been devoted to the psychological factors that influence the spread of pandemic infection and the associated emotional distress and social disruption. Psychological factors are important for many reasons. They play a role in nonadherence.

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ISBN: 9781527549005 (Paper)
ISBN: 1527549003 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
xvi, 158 pages: illustrations; 21cm
Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2020].
Copyright: ©2020.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is a pandemic? -- Contemporary methods for managing pandemics -- Psychological reactions to pandemics -- Personality traits as emotional vulnerability factors -- Cognitive-behavioral models of health anxiety -- The behavioral immune system -- Conspiracy theories -- Social psychologicaL factors -- Improving risk communication -- Improving vaccination adherence -- Treating pandemic-related emotional distress -- General conclusions and future directions -- References -- Index.