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- Title
Exploring experiences with stressors and coping resources among Dutch socioeconomic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Authors
van der Kamp, Dani; Torensma, Marieke; Vader, Sarah; Pijpker, Roald; Broeder, Lea den; Fransen, Mirjam P; Wagemakers, Annemarie
- Abstract
The COVID-19 crisis impacts populations globally. This impact seems to differ for groups with low- and high-socioeconomic status (SES). We conducted a qualitative study in the Netherlands using a salutogenic perspective to examine experiences with stressors and coping resources during the pandemic among both SES groups to gain insight on how to promote the health and well-being of these groups. We conducted 10 focus group discussions and 20 interviews to explore the experiences, including resources and stressors, of respondents from low- (N = 37) and high-SES (N = 38) groups (25–55 years, Dutch speaking). We analyzed the findings at individual, community, and national levels. The results show that coping depends on government-imposed measures and the way individuals handle these measures; restriction to the home context with positive and negative consequences for work and leisure; psychological negative consequences and resourcefulness; and social effects related to unity (e.g. social cohesion or support) and division (including polarization). Respondents with lower SES expressed more problems with COVID-19 measures and experienced more social impact in their neighborhood than those with higher SES. Where low-SES groups especially mentioned the effects of staying at home on family life, high-SES groups mentioned effects on work life. At last, psychological consequences seem to differ somewhat across SES groups. Recommendations include consistent government-imposed measures and government communication, support for home schooling children, and strengthening the social fabric of neighborhoods.
- Subjects
NETHERLANDS; WELL-being; SOCIAL support; RESEARCH methodology; GOVERNMENT regulation; INTERVIEWING; QUALITATIVE research; SOCIAL classes; RESEARCH funding; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; THEMATIC analysis; DATA analysis software; COVID-19 pandemic; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; HEALTH promotion; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
- Publication
Health Promotion International, 2023, Vol 38, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0957-4824
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/heapro/daac198