8-2 Journal- Qualitative Data Analysis

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8-2 Journal- Qualitative Data Analysis Alessandra Nuzzo Southern New Hampshire University PHE 630 August 24 th , 2023

How did academic professionals cope with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic? The coronavirus pandemic was truly something we had not seen in many years or even ever before. There was a compilation of information from specialists on their experiences regarding social distancing and isolation during the lockdown period. While evaluating these accounts, it appears that those specialists of education have been managing fine. This illustrates that educational specialists were able to strengthen their family time as well as their self-care time. Contributors and specific examples include more physical activity and exercise, learning to cook, picking up new hobbies or skills, and even playing video games. A positive aspect of this social isolation. Was truly to be home with those you love most. On field 8, one contributor declares that additional time with their immediate family was the most positive aspect for them. There are however constructive impacts for social isolation. These are concentrated on those individuals who are normally either introverts or homebodies. In field 25, a contributor indicated that they are an introvert, and they truly enjoy social isolation. Those who identify as introverts may actually be flourishing under lockdown conditions whereas those who are extroverts and enjoy social activities would most likely find themselves struggling. Within field 30, yet another contributor who is a self-declared introvert indicated that they we're thriving with stay-at-home orders and welcomed this change. They did not feel inclined to socialize as that is not something they prefer normally.

What were the positive and negative aspects of social isolation? Social isolation can have many adverse effects and can actually be the cause of both psychological and emotional ailments. These ailments include sadness, hopelessness, nervousness, and anxiety. The individual who is experiencing such adverse impacts of social isolation you'll also have doubts and insecurities in regard to how their life is changing beyond their control. One example of the adverse effects from social isolation by one of the contributors is the emotion of “going a bit stir crazy” Implying that they are incapable human to human interactions that are expressed within the field 35 (Code 1 and 2). Unfilled 39, a contributor expresses their concerns in regard to their friends living in states that are farther away. Their concern is how they should contact their friends to check on them as well as their concern in regard to how so full isolation is affecting others (Code 1). Additionally, there were adverse encounters with those individuals who suffer from nervousness which can be greatly increased by broadcasts as well as media. Yet another negative experience is in regard to with the availability of groceries within the area as well as the mortality rate globally (Codes 6 and 7). There are positive aspects of social isolation and that is the ability to be able to stay home with your loved ones. In field 8, the contributor to declares that “additional time with immediate family, cleaner environment, and more flexible working conditions” (Code 3) has been refreshing. Within field 36, it was declared by a contributor “we have been doing social distance bike rides. Exercise is allowed and encouraged in our state (Code 5). I am exercising more right now. Also, cleaning more! And spending more quality family time” (Codes 3 and

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5). Many individuals were able to spend more time with family as well as begin or resume exercising in a more routine manner during this period of social isolation. Q3 - Describe how you have been dealing or coping with social isolation. What are some positive and some negative aspects of your experience? Codes Identify Theme/color each code mapped to Negative aspects are lots of interruptions. Hard to focus while maintaining full-time work, a graduate course, having my spouse and four kids at home, three of which need help with remote learning. The work never ends. It also gets frustrating to hear so many people talk about free time and starting new hobbies. I have no time for that. On the plus side, I do enjoy that we're not running from event to event. That was also overwhelming. Above all, I'm grateful to still have my job and know that my family is with me and safe. 1) Negative aspects: Not used to this lifestyle. 2) Positive reactions 3) Lack of time 4) Grateful/Realization Negative aspects (1). Positive reactions (2). Lack of time (3). Grateful/Realization (4) Positive mostly - the extra time with my teenagers has been a blessing. I'm a remote employee so the extra people in the house have also been a distraction. My husband took over my office :(, so I've been in the front living room. I do yoga online to deal with a stressful day. This really helps . I appreciate the support from SNHU and feel blessed to have a job. Thank you for your care, and concern about our overall welfare. Take care. 1.) Working from home distractions 4.) extra time with family 5.) Focuses on mental and physical health. 6.) support from family and school/work. Distractions (1) I have been reading, working out, and attending virtual meetings. 5.) Healthy Living Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Positive aspects include getting more rest and focusing on exercise and eating healthy . Negative aspects include lack of interaction with people and feeling very alone. I try to keep to a regular schedule and work on small projects to feel a sense of accomplishment. 1) Negative aspects: lack of interaction; feeling lonely 5) Practices health; hobby 7) Maintains normalcy: Make a schedule that works for me Feeling lonely (1). Maintaining normalcy (7) Prioritized health/hobbies (5) I've worked remotely for years, and my husband is still working at his office. Day to day, not much has changed for us and we have a one-year-old, so our time is spent with him and our attention on him. To cope, we’ve been avoiding social media and the news. We consult main news networks twice a day to stay informed and we spend the rest of the day with each other. 1.) Negative aspects: time away from extended family not being able to spend holidays together. 4) Grateful for family; and getting the chance to live. 7) Maintains normalcy: spending time outside; still staying in touch with Grateful (4). Limiting external factors (8) Maintaining normalcy (7)

Now that it is finally spring, we can spend time outside, which helps immensely. On the negative side, we have not seen our extended family in about a month and really miss the grandmas (and I know they miss their grandson). We try to Facetime and video chat, but it's limiting, especially with a one-year-old. Mainly we talk on the phone to stay connected, but this isn't new, we have used the phone to stay in touch and connect for years . On the positive side, we are getting a lot of time together with our nuclear family which has been quite enjoyable. family and friends. 8) Limited external, negative factors: social media; news Feeling lonely (1). Positive: Exploring new types of cooking; I have created a beautiful flower and vegetable garden; Connecting socially with family and friends via Zoom and Facetime; Negative: change in social life-style-no restaurants and 1) Negative aspects: social life has changed and in person interaction is gone. 4) Grateful for family; and having social media outlets that keep us together. 5) Practice health and keeping active. Grateful (4) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Positive aspects are more time with immediate family, cleaner environment, and more flexible working conditions. Negative aspects are missing time with extended family and the lack of outdoor time (especially for kids). 1) Negative aspects: lack of interaction; w/family and missing special moments. 4) Grateful for family; time 9) Enjoy: cleaner environment; flexible working conditions and being in my own space. Lack of interactions w/family/friends (1) . Grateful (4) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) It’s getting lonely, even with family . The quiet time is good with family. We are allowed to go outside, which is great. Home projects are keeping us busy. Still a sense of grief for the way life ran before and irritation at the many changes that may have to become part of routines. 1) Negative aspects: loneliness; feelings of grief for those who have lost their lives. 4) Grateful for family; quiet and alone time. 7 Maintaining normalcy: going outside and keeping myself and our families busy. Lonely; (1) . Grateful (4) . Maintaining normalcy (7) Exercising to relieve stress and calling/texting/Facetiming family and friends. Positives are more time at home and an easier daily routine (not having to run my kids to activities, etc.). Negatives are watching people 1) Negative aspects: people suffering; inaccessible groceries 5) Practices health; hobby People suffering; (1) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) .

suffer in various ways, as well as the general uncertainty. Some practical negatives include things like not having groceries in my area. 9) Enjoys: more time at home; routine Feelings of enjoyment (9) My wife and I get along very well and are very close. We don't have kids either, and we have essentially been socially isolated in our community for some time as we are not from the area originally and not of the same ethnicity as the majority in the area. So, we haven't gone out for recreational purposes much in the past. We also work online/at home, so the impacts of social isolation have not been significant. We do travel a lot, however, so that has been the main obstacle: being unable to travel. 1) Negative aspects: socially isolated; Unable to see the world 7) Maintains normalcy: working online Lonely; (1) . Maintaining normalcy (7) Positive - more time for family. 4) Grateful for family; time Grateful (4). There really is no issue with coping. I have been working remotely for SNHU for over seven years now so working remotely is the same for me as always. We have a small farm out in the country so I can get plenty exercise while not being around other people. We have our own meat and vegetables, so shopping is not a real problem either. 5) Practices health; hobby 7) Maintains normalcy, working online Prioritized health/hobbies (5) . Maintaining normalcy (7) I have been writing for my doctoral program and revising manuscripts to submit for publication. In addition to that, I have been playing video games and doing some home projects The negatives that I have experienced is an increase in anxiety, remaining in the house and not being able to see/hug those who are dear to my heart. 1) Negative aspects: increased anxiety; missing my family 7) Maintains normalcy: working on my master and trying new recipes. Feeling lonely (1) . Maintaining normalcy (7) I have been playing board games and a positive is spending more time with my family. A negative aspect is seeing my kids miss out on the end of their school year. 1 Negative aspects: Siblings being sad about missing school. 4) Grateful for family; time Missing out on milestones; (1) . Grateful (4) As an extrovert, it certainly is very trying. On the positive side, I have been writing more. 1) Negative aspect: I love being out so being in all the time is hard for me. 5) Practices hobby Extrovert; (1) ; Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Coping well, I work remotely so the change is not drastic for me. I like that 1) Negative aspect: It has been hard to try to stay in shape. Challenges to routine; (1) .

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I am not out spending money, the fitness routine has been challenging . 7) Maintains normalcy: working from home 9) Enjoy: Budgeting and enjoying the simple things in life. Maintaining normalcy (7) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) I've been struggling. No real positive aspects. My mother died in February and so my father is all alone, so it's been difficult to spend time with him due to the restrictions. 1) Negative aspects: lost loved ones; and not being able to come together as a family to mourn. Limited time w/family/friends; lost family/friends (1) Spending time with loved ones, playing more board and logic games have been positive. Going for walks outside has been positive. Occasionally, I've felt discouraged by the news and have lacked motivation to be as active as I was before Covid . 1) Negative aspects: news; lacking motivation 4) Grateful for family; time 5) Practices hobbies Lacking motivation (1) . Grateful (4) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) The positive is that I still have a job. The University leadership has been good about communicating. I also have a decent place to live. Technology is both a positive and negative factor; positive because you can see each other and have real-time interaction. Negative because a video conference is not the same as being in person. We were not made to be distant from each other. While I am doing an okay job managing, I think over the long-term, there will be a significant increase in mental health challenges. As one who lives alone, I crave in-person interactions. 1) Negative aspects: anticipates mental health challenges 7) Maintain normalcy: job, family and friends. Mental health challenges (1) . Maintaining normalcy (7) I am an introvert so being alone feels like the norm . I am married so I am not totally isolated. A positive is I feel less pressured about turning down social engagement invitations. I have been able to focus on meaningful projects without feeling guilty for being a hermit. The negative is I do have family members and a couple of close friends that I do miss seeing. 1) Negative aspects: misses’ family/friends 7) Maintains normalcy: relationship 9) Enjoy: feeling like oneself, do things at my own pace. Missing family/friends (1) . Maintaining normalcy (7) . Feeling of enjoyment (9) some of the positives have been spending time on projects that I've wanted to work on and learning new hobbies. I've had a lot more time for 1) Negative aspect: Not having a lot to do at home. Isolation (1) .

myself. My family has been having fun together and getting to know one another in a new way, which I really appreciate. The negative for me is that I am seeing my options dwindling away slowly for things to do outside the home. 4) Grateful for family 5) Practices hobbies Grateful (4) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Face Time with family. Recently had a meet-up with our daughters & granddaughter (staying well distanced, etc.) 2 yr. old granddaughter started to runner to give hugs and we had to stop her. She started crying as of course she doesn't understand. So, this was much harder than simply not going to store whenever. 1) Negative aspects: missing interaction w/family 4) Grateful for family; technology, group facetime Missing family/friends (1) . Grateful (4) Connecting with people online. Positives are more time for things like house cleaning and organization, negatives are being unable to enjoy some usual hobbies. 1) Negative aspect: missing out on hobbies and being social. 4) Grateful for family/friends 9) Enjoy: house cleaning; organization, and cooking. Isolation (1) ; Grateful (4) ; Feelings of enjoyment (9) I am an introvert and thrive in social isolation. Whenever I need human contact, I chat with family or friends. The positive aspect of social isolation is that I am free to do whatever I want with my time. I am accountable to no one. I come and go as I please without explanation. The negative side of social isolation is that at some point in the life we will need people to rely on for help. Without having an extensive network of people in my life, I am at a disadvantage. This is why it is important to exercise your networks once in a while. Even if it is not your preference. Otherwise, it may be at your peril if you do not. 1) Negative aspect: does not have extensive network of family/friends 4) Grateful for family; flexibility 9) Enjoys: social isolation -- introverted, do things on my own time. Lacking network (1) . Grateful (4) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) Not well. Trying to increase exercise and maintain social contact through the Zoom tools etc. 1) Negative aspect: trying to stay social. Isolation (1) I have been exercising in my basement and started indoor gardening. I still connect with people via phone and video. 5) Practices health; hobby 7) Maintains normalcy: phone/video connections w/family/friends Prioritized health/hobbies (5) . Maintaining normalcy (7) Positive: Life has slowed down. The world has become more aware of viruses and washing their hands. My children (ages 5 and 2) are home and I get to see them. I don't worry as much about them getting sick from flus and stomach bugs because they aren't 1) Negative aspects: anxiety; fear; schedule changes 3) Lack of time Anxiety/fearfulness (1) . Lack of time (3) .

seeing anyone. Negative: Schedule change. Anxiety and fear about the current world and what are to come when we reopen society. Lack of time to do anything but work and raise kids-- my breaks are when I go to bed. 4) Grateful for family; time 5) Practices health; hobby Grateful (4) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Positive - Reaching out to family members on a regular basis to ensure mental health. Supporting community by creation and delivery of meals. Negative - Bombarded with negative messages and at times, feeling overwhelmed about a situation which I cannot control. Saddened to see the number of deaths across the nation and the globe. 1) Negative aspect: number of deaths due to Covid 5) Practices health Overwhelmed (2) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) As an Introvert and a long-time remote employee, I've been doing well with the stay-at-home orders. During March, I had moments of increased anxiety as I considered how to handle upcoming travel plans. I also had increased anxiety due to fears of loved ones getting or dying of the virus. I feared getting it myself. As the weeks went on, I was able to handle the anxiety and fears better. Some positive aspects of my experience have been having my husband home and daily walks in the woods. I also appreciated how life slowed down and I didn't feel pressure to go out and socialize . I've also appreciated more time with my cats. I've been able to get some home organization done. I have enjoyed how work has become more focused on core and necessary projects. It has also been good to have all of SNHU working remote for a greater appreciation of how remote work can be successful. For negative aspects, I've missed out on some vacations and time with extended family. There's been an increased number of meetings as managers want to connect more. I still be afraid that a loved one will get sick or die. It's also been hard not to have much to look forward to as I usually look forward to trips and adventures; there is so much uncertainty still and I don't know when "life" will resume. The struggling economy and layoffs have caused me anxiety too as I do fear losing my job. 1) Negative aspects: increase anxiety; fear; missing vacations with family. 4) Grateful for family 5) Practices health; hobbies 6) Feels supported by my job 7) Maintains normalcy: working online 9) Enjoys: life "Pacing my life Anxiety/fearfulness (1) . Grateful (4) ; Prioritized health/hobbies (5) . Feels externally supported (6) . Maintaining normalcy (7) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) Transitioning into socially isolation has 1) Negative aspect: Not having Over-indulging (1) .

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been an interesting. I strive to focus on staying healthy, have developed and follow routines, have stayed connected in new and interesting ways (thank you face time) and overall work to limit news consumption. That has been helpful give the pervasiveness of negativity. Also, I have revisited old hobbies, gotten back to drawing and reading and am learning a new language. On the negative side I think the biggest challenge has been not to continuously cook, bake and eat! LOL So many great tutorials are available you literally can make any meal and dessert you choose. people to share important moments with. 5) Practices health; hobbies Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Negative experiences are generated from media. The constant conversation about COVID-19, chaotic federal leadership and talking heads creates a feeling of desperation and despair. New strategy for me- no news except for reading the wall street journal or Barrons. Positive aspects- reconnection with old friends, supporting local restaurants, new way to secure food in my home, donating goods, services and money to those in greater need. 1) Negative aspect: Media 8) Limited external, negative factors: news/media 9) Enjoys: connecting w/friends. Desperation/despair (1) . Limiting external factors (8) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) I continue working as normal. I get outside more and do chores. I also have taken time out to do DIY projects inside the house. 5.) Practices health; hobby 7) Maintains normalcy Prioritized health/hobbies (5) . Maintaining normalcy (7) In my community, we are permitted to be outside the house, play tennis, golf, be on the water, and walk trails. 5) Practices health; hobby Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Positive experiences: spending more time with colleagues (virtually) than my normal workday would have allowed; developing an appreciation for what I have, rather than thinking that I need to go to the store to buy...; Negative impacts: going a bit stir crazy, needing to rethink how I accomplish my work remotely rather than in the office 1) Negative aspects: "Have a lot on my plate. 9) Enjoys: flexibility. “Stir crazy" (1) . Feelings of enjoyment (9) We have been doing social distancing bike rides. Exercise is allowed and encouraged in our state. I am exercising more right now. Also cleaning more! And spending quality time with family. 4) Grateful for family; time 5) Practices health; hobby Grateful (4) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5) Focusing on my health and faith. Improved on both counts. Negative is that I can't share these with others 1) Negative aspect: cannot share accomplishments w/others 5) Practices health; faith Cannot share accomplishments (1) ; Prioritized health/hobbies (5)

I have really enjoyed having extra time with my family. My husband and college senior and junior in high school are all home. 4) Grateful for family; time Grateful (4) I have been staying home. I only go out to go to the grocery store once a week and I go to a state park to run or bike on the weekends. I do work out in my home every morning which helps keep me sane and I text with my kids . I worry about some friends from another state and should contact them to see how they are doing - worrying about how badly others are affected and how long this social isolation is going to last is definitely the most negative aspect. 1) Negative aspect: worrying about friends and family negative outcomes due to it. 5) Practices health; hobbies Worrying (1) . Prioritized health/hobbies (5)

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