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Leipzig (dpa / sn) - The Saxons are primarily concerned about their health and that of their families because of the increase in the number of corona infections.
But people are also concerned with the economic effects of the pandemic, according to a report by the Leipziger Volkszeitung (Saturday) from a representative survey carried out on behalf of the Insa opinion research institute.
According to this, almost half of those surveyed fear company bankruptcies, job losses and livelihoods.
Around one in ten expects to have to live with Hartz IV in 2021.
One in three believes that the economy will survive the pandemic with government aid.
46 percent see the political system in Germany wavering, according to the newspaper report, these are mainly AfD voters.
According to LVZ, a total of 1008 Saxons from all districts and cities and social classes were surveyed between December 1 and 15, 2020 - by phone or online.
Most of the respondents (62 percent) hope that the vaccine can stop corona.
17 percent believe the pandemic will go away on its own.
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"The pandemic is a chronic stress factor," said psychology professor Hannes Zacher from Leipzig University of the newspaper.
Especially in times of crisis, it helps to "reflect on what is really important in life."
In general, the expert advises a pragmatic approach to the pandemic and its consequences.
"It is important to take care of yourself, to eat healthily, to exercise in the fresh air and to get enough sleep."
In addition, people should pay more attention to the many moments of happiness in everyday life and set goals.
"The wrong thing is to let yourself go, to withdraw or to react aggressively."
Report in the LVZ
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