And that\u2019s where you come in.<\/p>\n
Academic researchers need people like you, your roommate<\/a>, and your best friend to take quick surveys and share your experience during the pandemic, since you\u2019re the expert on what\u2019s going on in your corner of the universe.<\/p>\n Your answers will inform findings that global leaders will use not only to save lives, but also rescue economies and combat mental health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t <\/i>The more people who complete these surveys, the faster the world can heal from COVID-19. Most are as easy as a Buzzfeed quiz.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t We suggest taking one or two now, and bookmarking this page so you can do more whenever you need something mindless to do. Here’s a list of 9 surveys you can take, sliced into 3 categories:<\/p>\n 1. Slow the spread of COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Alleviate loneliness and mental health issues<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Help organizations cope with new realities<\/a><\/p>\n Worldwide, governments are using different approaches to rescue public health systems, save lives, provide welfare, and soften the blow to our economy – which have led to wildly different results.<\/p>\n By participating in these surveys, you\u2019ll help academics and policymakers understand how to compel citizens to comply with restrictions, communicate health instructions, and identify which strategies work.<\/p>\n 1. Attitudes towards COVID-19 policies<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n How do people perceive COVID-19 government policies, and how much do they comply as a result?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 10 minutes 2. Global response to COVID-19 policies<\/span><\/p>\n Which government strategies are working so far to slow the spread of COVID-19, and which aren\u2019t?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 20 minutes 3. Most effective <\/span>COVID-19 policies <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Which public health policies are containing the spread of COVID-19 most effectively?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 20 minutes 4. Public health instructions <\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s the best way for governments to communicate health instructions to the public?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 10 minutes While social distancing is essential, it can also have severe consequences on mental health and loneliness. Sadly, loneliness has similar health risks as obesity and cigarette smoking, according to WebMD.<\/p>\n Participating in these surveys will help researchers identify ways to combat loneliness, cope with mental health struggles, and understand how anxiety impacts our actions.<\/p>\n 1. Impact of COVID-19 on daily lives<\/span><\/p>\n How does COVID-19 affect relationships and mental health?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 15 minutes 2. Mental health and stress during COVID-19<\/span><\/p>\n How does COVID-19 impact people\u2019s mental health and stress levels?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 5 minutes 3. Social distancing and wellbeing <\/span><\/p>\n How can we protect ourselves against loneliness from social distancing?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 20 minutes COVID-19 has upended daily life across the globe, and organizations must adapt to new circumstances while maintaining the same level of productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n Participating in these surveys will help researchers identify how employees and students can work effectively from home.<\/p>\n 1. Adjustment to remote working during COVID-19<\/span><\/p>\n How can companies adapt to working from home?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 7 minutes 2. <\/span>COVID-19 online learning experience <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n What works for online learning, and what doesn\u2019t?<\/p>\n Duration:<\/strong> 5 minutes![\"Slow](\"https:\/\/www.lemonade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/slow-spread-COVID.png\")
<\/h3>\n<\/a>Slow the spread of COVID-19<\/h3>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitutions:<\/strong> Harvard, Cambridge, and 10 other universities<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lemonade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Button_1-1.png\")
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\nWho can take it:<\/strong> All ages worldwide
\nInstitutions: <\/strong>Montreal Behavioral Medicine Center (CIUSSS-NIM), University of Quebec at Montreal, Concordia University, and 75+ additional universities and research centers.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitution:<\/strong> New York University<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitutions:<\/strong> University of Haifa<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Alleviate](\"https:\/\/www.lemonade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/alleviate-loneliness-mental-health-COVID.png\")
<\/h3>\n<\/a>Alleviate loneliness and mental health issues<\/h3>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitution:<\/strong> The University of Texas, Austin<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitution:<\/strong> University of Oregon<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> Ages 18+ worldwide
\nInstitution:<\/strong> Princeton University<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Help](\"https:\/\/www.lemonade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/help-organizations-cope-COVID.png\")
<\/h3>\n<\/a>Help organizations cope with new realities<\/h3>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> All ages, people working from home
\nInstitution:<\/strong> INSEAD<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWho can take it:<\/strong> All ages, college and university students whose courses have been moved online
\nInstitutions:<\/strong> New York University<\/p>\n