The Study on the Relationship between Going-out Activities and Stress/ a sense of purpose in life in the COVID-19

Results of a Survey in the ordinance-designated cities and core cities of Aichi Prefecture

Abstract

In this study, we analyzed the relationship between activity and stress and a sense of purpose in life under the influence of the COVID-19. The results indicated that anxiety about using facilities and transportation caused by COVID-19 led to a decreased activity. It was also shown that the decreased activity leads to stress, and stress leads to a decrease in the sense of purpose in life. It was also revealed that the decreased activity and recovery from the decreased activity in the COVID-19 pandemic differed depending on regional characteristics. Since the relationship between decreased activity and decreased a sense of purpose in life was shown, it is necessary to consider the creation of activity opportunities according to regional characteristics.