APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Effects of Social Surrogacy on Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Haylie Moehlenkamp
Butler University - Annie Wetli
Butler University - Kassi Tiedjens
Butler University - Tara Lineweaver
Butler University
Abstract
We examined the relationship between social surrogacy and psychological distress in college students during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Social media and TV were associated with less anxiety, depression, and loneliness. At the same time, stress was not all bad. Individuals reporting more pandemic-related stress also reported better CDC guideline compliance.
Epidemics and Public Health
