Psychosemantic approach to studying the impact of the pandemic (COVID -19) on the spheres of life
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7235-2023-2-113-122
Abstract
Aim. Summary of the data of a qualitative study of the pandemic`s impact on the lives of adults.
Methodology. The article summarizes data from a qualitative study of the impact of the pandemic on areas of adult life. Data collection was carried out on the tablet of a medical psychologist and online format using google-forms, the respondents were asked to write a free-form answer to the question: “Describe in one or two sentences how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your life.” The study involved 227 respondents, men accounted for 21.1%, women 78.9%, mean age M=53, σ=11.68, and the results are presented in groups divided by the severity of the disease. The data was processed by the content analysis method.
Results. The key concepts determining the impact of the pandemic on the life are “fear”, “diseases”, decreased communication – “little communication”, “anxiety”, “hypertension”, “burden”, “weakness”. Summarizing the highlighted markers, we note that the semantics of the emotional side seems negative and suggests limitations in satisfying vital needs, also reduces the adaptation process. The COVID-19 pandemic has the greatest impact on the psychological state of respondents.
Research implications is to clarify ideas about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the spheres of life of a modern person. The received data can be used by practical psychologists in counseling, medical psychologists, accompanied by rehabilitation programs.
About the Author
E. A. Kuba
Chelyabinsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena A. Kuba – Senior Lecturer, Department of Special and Clinical Psychology, Institute of Education and Practical Psychology
ul. Bratiev Kashirinykh, 129, 454001, Chelyabinsk
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