Six Feet Apart, Yet Closer than Ever: An Observation of Increased Trust during the Pandemic
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
The impacts of Covid-19 are still unraveling today, and though the majority of these impacts remain adversarial to society’s emergence from the pandemic, an overall shift in trust and confidence has taken place in the country. Anxiety and fear have plagued thousands across the country since the arrival of Covid-19. These feelings, however, have been proven to increase people’s trust in one another. Industries such as medical systems and public schools have reported increased levels of trust across the nation. These reports of increased trust across the nation highlight society’s growth and continuous effort towards a more unified nation.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Jayme Peacock
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Education and Social Services
Program/Major
English
Primary Research Category
Social Sciences
Six Feet Apart, Yet Closer than Ever: An Observation of Increased Trust during the Pandemic
The impacts of Covid-19 are still unraveling today, and though the majority of these impacts remain adversarial to society’s emergence from the pandemic, an overall shift in trust and confidence has taken place in the country. Anxiety and fear have plagued thousands across the country since the arrival of Covid-19. These feelings, however, have been proven to increase people’s trust in one another. Industries such as medical systems and public schools have reported increased levels of trust across the nation. These reports of increased trust across the nation highlight society’s growth and continuous effort towards a more unified nation.