Abstract
Olfactory impairment is one of the more unique symptoms of COVID-19 infection and has therefore enjoyed increased public attention in recent months. Olfactory impairment has various implications and consequences ranging from difficulty detecting dangerous pathogens to hindering social functioning and social behaviors. We provide an overview of how olfactory impairment can impact 3 types of close social relationships: family relationships, friendships, and romantic relationships. Evidence is divided into several categories representing potential mechanisms by which olfactory impairment can impact close social relationships: bonding disruptions, decreased social support, missed group-eating experiences, hygiene concerns, and altered sexual behaviors. We conclude with a discussion of emerging future research questions.
Keywords: family; friends; olfactory impairment; olfactory loss; romantic; social relationships.
【저자키워드】 family, friends, olfactory impairment, olfactory loss, romantic, social relationships., 【초록키워드】 Infection, pathogen, COVID-19 infection, Research, Social support, Pathogens, friends, olfactory, hygiene, Support, potential mechanism, difficulty, potential mechanisms, symptoms of COVID-19, impairment, implication, consequence, unique, representing, category, 【제목키워드】 review, narrative,