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M.C. Schippers (Michaela), J.P.A. Ioannidis (John) and A.R. Joffe
(Ari)

2022-05-24

Aggressive Measures, Rising Inequalities and Mass Formation During
the COVID-19 Crisis: An Overview and Proposed Way Forward

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ERIM report series research in management Erasmus Research Institute
of Management

A series of aggressive restrictive measures around the world were
adopted in 2020-2022 to attempt to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from spreading.
However, it has become increasingly clear that an important negative
side-effect of the most aggressive (lockdown) response strategies may
involve a steep increase in poverty, hunger, and inequalities.
Several economic, educational and health repercussions have not only
fallen disproportionately on children, students, and young workers,
but also and especially so on low-income families, ethnic minorities,
and women, exacerbating existing inequalities. For several groups
with pre-existing inequalities (gender, socio-economic and racial),
the inequality gaps widened. Educational and financial security
decreased, while domestic violence surged. Dysfunctional families
were forced to spend more time with each other, and there has been
growing unemployment and loss of purpose in life. This has led to a
vicious cycle of rising inequalities and health issues. In the
current narrative review, we describe macro-dynamics that are taking
place as a result of aggressive public health policies and
psychological tactics to influence public behavior, such as mass
formation and crowd behavior. Coupled with the effect of
inequalities, we describe how these factors can interact towards
aggravating ripple effects. In light of evidence regarding the
health, economic and social costs, that likely far outweigh potential
benefits, the authors suggest that, first, where applicable,
aggressive lockdown policies should be reversed and their re-adoption
in the future should be avoided. If measures are needed, these should
be non- disruptive. Second, it is important to assess dispassionately
the damage done by aggressive measures and offer ways to alleviate
the burden and long-term effects. Third, the structures in place that
have led to counterproductive policies, should be assessed and ways
should be sought to optimize decision-making, such as counteracting
groupthink and increasing the level of reflexivity. Finally, a
package of scalable positive psychology interventions is suggested to
counteract the damage done and improve future prospects for humanity.

                         Additional Metadata
                                  COVID-19, Government response, Mass
Keywords                          formation, Emergency Management, 
                                  Rising inequalities
Persistent URL                    hdl.handle.net/1765/137120
Series                            ERIM Report Series Research in
                                  Management
                                  ERIM report series research in
Journal                           management Erasmus Research
                                  Institute of Management
Organisation                      Erasmus Research Institute of
                                  Management
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  * Chicago Style                 Joffe, A.R. (2022). Aggressive
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  * IEEE Style                    Mass Formation During the COVID-19
  * MLA Style                     Crisis: An Overview and Proposed
  * Nature Style                  Way Forward (No. ERS-2022-004-LIS).
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