The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have had profound effects the world over. Roughly 25 million jobs were lost in the United States, and although a broad recovery followed, the economic and social consequences of the pandemic continue to reverberate. 

This research project, Understanding the Psychological Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic, will examine the long-term social, economic, and psychological costs of the pandemic and its lockdowns. The aims of the project are to: 1) better understand mental health and well-being in the aftermath of the pandemic; and 2) evaluate the role of the social environment in facilitating adaptation in the face of economic stress and hardship, focusing on individual social behavior, social cohesion, neighborhood relations, and community orientation.