A Systematic Review of Post-Covid-19 Lifestyle Studies

Due to its epidemic nature, the spread of the Covid-19 virus has caused many changes in human behaviors and biosocial patterns, which can be observed in the lifestyle of society. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the lifestyle changes resulting from the Covid-19 epidemic and extracting themes of post-Covid-19 lifestyle. To achieve this goal, a systematic review method based on the approach of Wright et al. (2009) was utilized. The sample consisted of 22 Persian and English articles on post-Covid-19 lifestyle. After collecting the research, they were analyzed and evaluated from three perspectives: first, structurally; then, the content of the results was conceptualized; and finally, their methodological evaluation and critique were conducted. Based on the analysis, the post-Covid-19 lifestyle encompasses five main themes: virtualization of everyday life, health-oriented life, socialization of governance, social distancing, and articulated panic. The post-Covid-19 lifestyle has become virtual and media-driven, influenced by global changes including virtualization and the Covid-19 epidemic. Health-oriented and medical discourse has dominated this lifestyle, with social distancing becoming its essence, and articulated fear taking root in the mentality of citizens and dominating their lifestyle. Ultimately, in the post-Covid-19 lifestyle, we will witness increased attention from citizens and governance systems towards cultural, social, and environmental dimensions of various issues. In general, the post-Covid-19 lifestyle will be a distinct phenomenon compared to the pre-Covid-19 lifestyle.