*2.1. Participants*

A cross-sectional survey-based design was employed to recruit a public sample through the use of media outlets, social media, and professional networking websites in Ireland, during the period of mass public quarantine (effective 27 March 2020 to 8 June 2020, as per Irish government authorization). A total of *n* = 1620 entered the survey platform, with a total of *n* = 847 completing each of the survey questionnaires fully. The response sample was predominantly female, and the age range was reflected between 18 and 76 years of age. Further details on the participant results are below. Inclusion criteria were being over the age of 18; living in Ireland at the time of quarantine; and participants were required to read an information sheet and provide consent before proceeding to the questionnaire. Participants were excluded if they did not meet the inclusion criteria.
