Little frustration despite Corona rules

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Wear a mask, stay at home, keep your distance - despite various corona regulations, people do not feel too restricted in their freedom, according to a study by the University of Trier.

Despite Corona restrictions, according to a new study, most people do not feel too restricted in their autonomous action: Only 24 percent of those surveyed said they were frustrated about being limited in their freedom, said the head of the research project, Michaela Brohm -Badry from the University of Trier of the German Press Agency.

As part of a study project, the researcher and her team regularly question citizens about the social and psychological effects of the Corona crisis. Around two thirds (63 percent) still have the feeling that they are acting autonomously. "We were surprised by the result. We expected greater frustration."

Understanding the rules is important

There is a reason that many do not perceive the restrictions as too restrictive: if people understood them as necessary, they could accept them better, said the scientist, who is President of the German Society for Positive Psychological Research. The political representatives may have succeeded in activating this insight.

Relationships are especially important

The study examines over a longer period of time how people cope with their basic needs during and after Corona times - and what is particularly important to them. After a first nationwide online survey from the end of April to mid-May, it was also shown that relationships currently play the most important role in wellbeing. 94 percent of those questioned stated that they were satisfied with their relationships in their immediate environment. In the first round, 422 adults were interviewed.

Time together instead of in front of the PC

Brohm-Badry said that many reported that they had more time for their partnerships, children and families. "It shows that people have come together very well during the crisis." The researchers would have expected a lower value. "In times of crisis, however, you seem to be rediscovering the value of relationships."

In contrast, performance currently plays a subordinate role for most of the respondents, said the scientist. Only 15.3 percent said it was important to them. According to Brohm-Badry, the reason for this is working from home. "You never get as much feedback as in direct contact. And the feedback is extremely important for performance motivation." (caf / dpa)

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