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Życie w cieniu pandemii – psychologiczne konsekwencje w sferze pracy
Living in the Shadow of a Pandemic – Psychological Consequences at Work

Author(s): Anna Lubrańska
Subject(s): Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Behaviorism, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: pandemic; well being; stress; family; work;

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The research objective of the study is to present the impact of a pandemic on the psychological well being of people in the context of their professional life. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem is included in an attempt to answer the question: How has professional life changed in the time of the pandemic? The sources of empirical premises were the results of research devoted to the pandemic phenomenon.THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The process of argumentation presents the conse quences of the impact of the pandemic on mental health in the perspective of professional role. RESEARCH RESULTS: Research indicates the negative consequences of professional functioning in the pandemic: uncertainty, a sense of threat, social isolation, the factors that significantly de termine the health and quality of life of an individual. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATION, AND RECOMMENDATION: During the pandemic, many employees experienced changes and their negative consequences in their professional lives. Therefore, greater participation and availability of psychological support is postulated.

  • Issue Year: 20/2021
  • Issue No: 55
  • Page Range: 27-36
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish