There’s a psychological explanation
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Despite health professionals’ guidance to wear masks — absent a vaccine, masks are the only way to limit the spread of COVID-19 at the moment — some people are vehemently anti-mask. Why?
I’ll concede they aren’t fun to wear — hey, neither is a condom, but most people are aware of the risks of forgoing one and opt for protection. The same goes for seat belts: they’re not the most comfortable but are nonetheless widely accepted.
So how did masks become so politicized? Senior reporter Brittany Wong talked to psychologists and other experts about the psychology behind why some people refuse to wear masks.
Xo, Ashley Rockman |
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“Everything will be fine.” “This too shall pass.” “Stay optimistic!” … sound familiar? Well-meaning friends and family have probably expressed these or similar sentiments during low points in your life — or, you know, in the middle of a pandemic. If trying to stay focused on the positives is making you feel more negative than anything else, you’re not alone. This type of encouragement is called toxic positivity, and there’s a psychological reason why it feels so shitty. |
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Here’s a little something to brighten up your Thursday: a roundup of funny tweets about married life. You’re welcome! |
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The Coronavirus pandemic has upended every aspect of life. Here's some of our previous coverage. |
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