The psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: an introduction to the special issue

Abstract

This paper briefly introduces the Special Issue “The Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” In doing so, it first outlines the initial call for papers and some of the general contours of the issue before then offering a terse summary of the larger themes offered in each of the six papers included in this volume. Some final summary remarks and larger suggestions for additional work in this area are also noted.

Keywords:

• COVID-19
• pandemic
• coping
• special issue

Acknowledgments

The author would like to express gratitude to Drs. Paula Goolkasian and David Trafimow for inviting and encouraging the editorship of this Special Issue. Appreciation is also duly expressed to Yogapriya Kumar for her kind assistance. Finally, the author thanks all those who submitted a paper to this Special Issue and the countless reviewers who helped to review these papers and provide invaluable comments.