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Given the COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial job losses in the hospitality and tourism industry, it is especially critical to address the psychological consequences among individuals experiencing unemployment in the wake of this unprecedented global crisis. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between COVID-19-related unemployment and stress, quality of life, and life satisfaction perceived by hospitality and tourism workers. This study showed that job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly relate to the extent to which individuals evaluated stress, quality of life, and life satisfaction. By focusing on psychological consequences of unemployment, this study provides a fertile ground for discussion about the long-debated well-being of employees in the industry. Findings can also serve as guidance for the development and implementation of policies and interventions that can help reduce the impact of unemployment.

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