The vast majority of the public in Poland used tranquilizers when negative emotional states arose during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, in the fourth quarter of 2020, there was an increase in the percentage of people who chose to exercise or use relaxation techniques to cope with unpleasant emotions.
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Strategies for coping with unpleasant emotions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Poland in 2020
Characteristic
Q2
Q4
I reach for tranquilizers to cope with the fear and anxiety
87.4%
81.4%
I use alcohol (including other substances) to calm my thoughts
77.5%
72.4%
I engage in daily activities that promote relaxation and recovery, such as reading, pursuing hobbies, listening to music, etc.
66.2%
57.2%
I consciously limit my reading, listening and viewing of information on COVID-19
60.1%
49.5%
I exercise at least 3 times a week
43.9%
35.3%
I use breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce tension and stress
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Human Power. (March 3, 2021). Strategies for coping with unpleasant emotions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Poland in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1219024/poland-strategies-for-coping-with-unpleasant-emotions-during-covid-19/
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