In the Psychological Insights for Understanding COVID-19 series international experts introduce important themes in psychological science that engage with peopleâs unprecedented experience of the pandemic drawing together chapters as they originally appeared before COVID-19 descended on the world. This book explores how COVID-19 has impacted society and chapters examine a range of societal issues including leadership and politics community social status welfare social exclusion and accountability. Addressing the social and psychological processes that structure and are structured by our social contexts it shows not only how groups and individuals can come together to manage global crises but also how these crises can expose weaknesses in our society. The volume also reflects on how we can work together to rebuild society in the aftermath of the pandemic by cultivating a shared sense of responsibility through social integration and responsible leadership. Showcasing theory and research on key topics germane to the global pandemic the Psychological Insights for Understanding COVID-19 series offers thought-provoking reading for professionals students academics and policy makers concerned with the psychological consequences of COVID-19 for individuals families and society. . Language: English