How a person's perspective on time can be either a help or hindrance in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
comes from Venice. Because of the situation we are facing right now worldwide, I thought I had to share Massimo's letter. Here it is:There is no doubt that the complex social phenomenon resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will constitute a disruptive timeline, a before and after, in the history of our lives.
The coronavirus is a biopsychosocial phenomenon; it is a biological agent that needs a human host to multiply. Humans have psychological perspectives embedded in social contexts. A human being is defined by complex interactions among his/her biological, psychological, and sociocultural goal-directedness, each with its own purpose . Human behavior is the result of these goal-directed interactions, which we call “fitness” in terms of physical and psychophysical health.
This psychosocial knowledge concerning the time perspective can be useful to understand the difference in epidemiological results between two nations, such as Italy and South Korea. These countries are comparable in the size of their populations and the efficiency of their health systems. Their cultures, however, differ greatly regarding respect for institutions and authorities. People in these two countries also differ in their individualistic and hedonistic present orientations.
The coronavirus forces us to be more aware of our reliance on social interactions. Restrictions on social interactions dramatically challenge our usual habits. What is my perception of risk and personal control over my life? How can I express sociability in a nonphysical manner?
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