The world, and Germany is in a state of emergency. The Coronavirus is spreading in neighboring countries, such as Italy, the health system is collapsing close to you. In Germany, people are dying in medical care, there are problems due to Material and staff shortages, the economy is paralyzed. No one knows how long this condition persists. However, far fewer people in Germany feel uncertain than three months ago, or even at the beginning of March.
This shows an exclusive survey conducted by the opinion research Institute “Civey” for FOCUS Online. Shortly before Christmas, around 33 percent reported to feel in Germany is uncertain. Currently there are only around 27 per cent. Civey
the trigger for uncertainties has
changed “In December, the uncertainty was mainly related to possible break-ins, violent crimes and terrorist attacks,” explains Borwin Bandelow, a Professor for psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University medical center Göttingen. These offences are currently possible, and of course there is more crime. For example, were shot in front of not even two months in the case of a right-wing attack in Hanau ten people. But these deeds were now back at the people in the Background, says Bandelow in an interview with FOCUS Online.
Now, the Coronavirus determines the everyday life of the people. However, the proportion of people has decreased, the feel insecure, explains Bandelow so: “a Lot of people at home, in your family, feel safe and go less often to the front door, where dangers could lurk.”
In non-clear conditions, the uncertainty, the strongest,
is Also Ortwin Renn, economy Director at the Institute for transformative sustainability research in Potsdam, has an explanation: “people are insecure, if you are not able to assess dangers. If the danger is acute and real, you can estimate this better and the sense of uncertainty returns.”
This is illustrated by racing on the example of a House break-in: If you listen to the night noises and not knowing what to expect, whether the uncertainty is the strongest. If you see the burglar in front of you, it would decrease the feeling of insecurity, because you have certainty that a burglar is in the house.
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Most of the people felt during the crisis in early March, unsure
According to the Civey survey were also at the beginning of the corona crisis at the beginning of March, 32 percent of the respondents are uncertain in Germany.
at this time, in Germany, larger events such as the craft fair cancelled in Munich, some schools were closed after the Corona cases, and the hamster purchases increased.
a view into the personal environment weakens uncertainty ab
In the following days, more and more findings about the spread and symptoms of the Virus, but also to any protection in front of him were known. The Federal and state defined measures, such as, for example, output restrictions, no-Contact orders and school closures.
Although these are massive interventions into the personal life, the actions of many citizens, the uncertainty. The survey shows that the proportion of people who feel at home in Germany is uncertain, then fell gradually to the current level of around 27 percent. “You can even contribute to virus containment, if you follow the actions, strengthens the sense of security for many people.“ Also this is a crisis for most people, over at least a health lightly, finally, more than 99 percent of the population had been so far spared from the Virus, says risk researchers are racing.
Also, the view into the private environment does not result in most people to be more afraid. Because the Chance that it is in their own circle of people, where the disease is very bad to run, is extremely low. “You think to yourself: ‘I am healthy, my family and friends are healthy.’ This leads to a reinforcement effect and the feeling that it will not be in the future so bad. Thus, uncertainty and worry go back,” Renn says.
and Fewer young people are uncertain
This is the young people to see well especially. Because of the decreased of the proportion of people who feel at home in Germany is uncertain here since December above average.
at the end of December reported yet, around 39 percent of 18 – to 29-Year-olds and about 38 percent of people between 30 and 39 years, to feel at home in Germany is uncertain. Civey Screenshot survey of 18-29-Year-olds in Germany: How safe do you feel in Germany?
Also in the “anxiety phase” in the corona crisis, at the beginning of March, this proportion was high: Approximately 33 percent (18-29 Year olds) and 35 percent (30-39 Years old). Meanwhile, only about 26 percent feel according to the survey, the recent survey group and about 28 percent in the 30 – to 39-Year-old uncertain. Civey “How safe do you feel in Germany?” – The result of the 30-39-Year-olds
Renn estimates that this above-average decline in the following way: “The Younger ones don’t feel so vulnerable. Of course, many ill, young people have to contend with a severe course of the disease. However, this is, compared with the Older, a percentage smaller proportion. Also in talks with each other this fact transpires, with the result that the young people consider to be less threatened.”
proportion of women who feel insecure, decreases
Also among the women, the uncertainty is decreased more than the average. At the end of December, around 38 percent of the female respondents in Germany felt unsafe. At the beginning of March, there were still around 35 percent. Currently, only 30 percent of women have a queasy feeling. Civey
fear researchers Bandelow, explains this so: “a Lot of go barely out of the house. Thus, women are perhaps less likely to be in situations where they fear, assaulted or sexually harassed.”
How to deal with uncertainty
For many people, nevertheless, in the corona, crisis of fear, the fear of researchers Bandelow has a tip: “You don’t have to lead, that life is otherwise harmless. The Virus must definitely be taken seriously. However, the idea helps that, if you are ill, the Chance is statistically low, to suffer from it severely or even dying as a result.”
The risk of researchers racing adds: “we need To be aware that the measures taken to comply with meticulously helped you personally and also most of the people in the environment. And you should trust that this will also help you in the future.”
The long-term survey results Civey for FOCUS Online since 16.11.2017 by. The question was: “How safe do you feel in Germany?” For the sample the responses of 5.096 persons were used.
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