There are studies on the impact of quarantine measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemicon individuals' social interactions and physical activities. We think that the adaptationof individuals who have had COVID-19 infection to return to social and physicalactivities after restrictions may affect participation in these activities. The aim ofthis study is to investigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 restrictions on physicalactivity and social interaction in young adults, depending on whether they have had aCOVID-19 infection.
Corona Virus Disease-19 was declared as a pandemic on 11 March 2020 by the World Health
Organization. The fact that the measures taken to prevent the spread of the pandemic
bring about a global quarantine process affects people's social interactions and physical
activity levels with each other. The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term
impact of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and social interaction in young
adults, depending on whether they have had a COVID-19 infection. Physical activity levels
were assessed with the short form of the International Physical Activity
Questionnaire-Short Form. Social interactions and social phobias are Social Interaction
Anxiety Scale and Social Phobia Scale were evaluated.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Young adults aged 18-25
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having mental retardation
Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul 745044, Eyüp, Turkey (Türkiye)