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Divergent Emotional Responses and Social Connections in China and the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychology

Divergent Emotional Responses and Social Connections in China and the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

L. Lu, J. Xu, et al.

Explore the emotional dynamics and social connections of Chinese and American populations during the COVID-19 pandemic! This captivating study by L. Lu, J. Xu, J. Wei, F.L. Shi, and X.L. Fang utilizes social media data to uncover cultural differences in emotional responses shaped by unique values. Don't miss out on these revealing insights!

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Abstract
This study investigates the emotional dynamics and social connections of Chinese and American populations during the COVID-19 pandemic using social media data from Weibo (China) and Reddit/X (U.S.). It analyzes the temporal evolution of anxiety, anger, sadness, and positive emotions across four phases: baseline, warning, isolation, and normalization. The study also examines the role of family, collective, and country social connections in moderating the relationship between COVID-19 cases and emotional expression. Findings reveal significant cross-cultural differences in emotional responses and the types of social connections emphasized, shaped by cultural values (collectivism vs. individualism) and time orientations (future-focused vs. present-focused).
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Feb 08, 2024
Authors
L. Lu, J. Xu, J. Wei, F.L. Shi, X.L. Fang
Tags
COVID-19
emotions
cross-cultural study
social connections
social media

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