Exploring COVID-19-related Distress: A Mixed Methods Approach

By : Sadhana Natu, Adwaita Deshmukh, Nashome Crasto, Apurva Sapkal, Ishitta Shinde

Page No: 59-66

Abstract:
In this study, a screening tool and an extensive assessment were constructed to measure COVID-19-induced distress. Both tools showed high internal consistency. The screening tool was made to categorize respondents as having effective coping or maladaptive coping. 47.28% respondents who showed maladaptive coping were sent the extensive assessment. Out of these, 95 were further categorized as having moderate distress (49.47%) and severe distress (50.52%). Select narratives from the top scorers helped understand coping strategies and narratives from respondents showing severe distress provided insight into maladaptive coping. Scores and helpful self-care suggestions were communicated to respective respondents. The sample consisted mostly of upper-middle class respondents, however, secondary data allowed us to juxtapose our findings against the travails of marginalized sections.

Authors :
Dr. Sadhana Natu
Associate Professor and Head – Dept of Psychology, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune 4110016.

Nashome Crasto
Assistant Professor – Dept of Psychology, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune 4110016.

Adwaita Deshmukh
Phd. Student – Savitribai Phule Pune University under the guidance of Dr. Sadhana Natu.

Ishitta Shinde
MA Student, Dept of Psychology – Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune 4110016. Apurva Sapkal, MA Student, – Dept of Psychology, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune 4110016

Apurva Sapkal
MA Student, – Dept of Psychology, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune 4110016
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2021.16.01.6