Gaëtan Mertens, L. Gerritsen, S. Duijndam, E. Salemink, I. Engelhard
2020.4.2JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
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Increased fear was related to perceived risks for loved ones and health anxiety and regular and social media use, and implications for the management of fear of the coronavirus are discussed.
Abstract
Highlights • The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing increased fear and worries.• In an online study (N = 439) we investigated predictors of fear of the coronavirus.• Increased fear was related to perceived risks for loved ones and health anxiety.• Increased fear was also related to regular and social media use.• We discuss implications for the management of fear of the coronavirus.
Citation format
MERTENS, Gaëtan, et al. Fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19): Predictors in an online study conducted in march 2020. JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS, 2020, 74: 102258–102258.