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The current unit of psychology deals extensively with emotion, motivation, and social psychology. This is especially relevant in light of the global Covid 19 pandemic as it has altered our daily lives in many ways. An example of this can be seen in my family’s response to being asked to wear masks while out in public places such as stores or on public transportation. My two children (ages 8 and 12) have expressed different responses to this requirement—my daughter is an extrovert who tends to enjoy the novelty of wearing a mask, whereas my son is more introverted and finds it anxiety-provoking (Élise & Lovett, 2020). These contrasting emotional responses are related to their individual personality traits which influence their emotional experience and behavior regarding expectations set by society during times like these (Drozdick et al., 2018).

My own emotional response has been shaped by other factors beyond my children’s emotional regulation levels; for example, I am greatly concerned about our health and safety so I focus on trying to stay compliant with guidelines even when others around us may not be following them (Tseng et al., 2020). Knowing that I need a safe environment for everyone involved helps me stay motivated despite the occasional feeling of isolation or lack of control over events outside our home. On an interpersonal level, we have had many conversations as a family about how it is important that each family member plays his/her part both indoors and outdoors if we want to remain healthy throughout this pandemic period.

This experience exemplifies how Covid 19 has affected many families emotionally through changes in individual personalities as well as motivation levels based on desired outcomes during this unprecedented time. By understanding the psychological interactions between individuals within families and communities during this pandemic period we can better plan for what lies ahead when restrictions are eased across countries worldwide.