The Negative Impact Of The Infodemic On Human Psychology During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Authors

  • Bekmirov Tolib Rashidovich Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Tashkent State Medical University, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, Uzbekistan
  • Jabborov Sanjarbek Akram o`g`li 2nd-year student, Faculty of General Medicine No.1, Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
  • Hoshimov Muxammad Asror o`g`li 2nd-year student, Faculty of General Medicine No.1, Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
  • Soatov Merojxon Yusufxon o`g`li 2nd-year student, Faculty of General Medicine No.1, Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/jsshrf-05-11-03

Keywords:

COVID-19, infodemic, psychological stress

Abstract

This article is devoted to studying the negative impact of the infodemic on the human psyche during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly affected not only physical health but also social and mental well-being. The infodemic – that is, the rapid spread of false information, conspiracy theories, and rumours – has intensified symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. The article analyses the psychological consequences of the COVID-19 infodemic and offers recommendations aimed at mitigating this problem.

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Published

2025-11-14

How to Cite

Bekmirov Tolib Rashidovich, Jabborov Sanjarbek Akram o`g`li, Hoshimov Muxammad Asror o`g`li, & Soatov Merojxon Yusufxon o`g`li. (2025). The Negative Impact Of The Infodemic On Human Psychology During The Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fundamentals, 5(11), 13–17. https://doi.org/10.55640/jsshrf-05-11-03