Emotional and Behavioral Responses to COVID-19

Abstract. This review appraises evidence for the role of personality in COVID-19 related emotions and behaviors. Three key models are considered: Five-factor Model, HEXACO model, Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST). In line with research, more generally, most studies focus on Five-Factor model. Key findings that neuroticism is associated poor mental health, extraversion a reluctance to socially isolate. Conscientiousness predicts compliance safety guidelines but also fewer prosocial behaviors, particularly stockpiling. Research within framework largely confirms these findings, especially emotionality health. The additional Honesty-Humility factor found be views abstention from panic buying. Studies based indicate emotional conflict as people wish stay safe while maintaining sense normality. Behavioral driven by activation Fight-Flight-Freeze System (FFFS; fear-related) Inhibition (BIS; anxiety-related). Approach (BAS) implicated approach-driven behaviors such avoiding infection. These have implications health communications post-pandemic support.