The effects of social interactions on momentary stress and mood during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Paul A G ForbesEkaterina ProniziusAnja C FenebergUrs Markus NaterGiulio PipernoGiorgia SilaniAna StijovicClaus LammPublished in: British journal of health psychology (2022)
This study extends findings from cross-sectional and retrospective studies by highlighting the real-time affective benefits of social interactions during COVID-19 lockdown. The results have important implications for the (self-) management of stress and mood during psychologically demanding periods.