Harnessing Technology for Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Diary Study Protocol. (17th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saltzman, L. Y.; Terzis, L. D.; Hansel, T. C.; Blakey, J. M.; Logan, D.; Bordnick, P. S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of qualitative methods. Volume 20(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03-17
• Subjects: phenomenology -- virtual environments -- mixed methods -- methods in qualitative inquiry -- transcedental phenomenology; Qualitative research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Statistical methods -- Periodicals; Qualitative Research -- Periodicals; Qualitative research; Social sciences -- Philosophy; Social sciences -- Research; Periodicals; 300.72
• DOI: 10.1177/1609406920986043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1609-4069

Abstract

Project Title: Psychosocial Reactions to a Global Pandemic: A Diary Study During COVID-19. Design: The study uses a mixed methods design that includes both a cross-sectional quantitative survey and qualitative diary entries submitted online eight times by student participants. Context of Study: The study timeline spans the full shutdown, phase 1 reopening, and phase 2 reopening of New Orleans Louisiana. Objectives: The study has three primary objectives: (1) To better understand the experiences of Social Work Students during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) To explore risk and protective factors that influences Social Work Students' ability to cope with stressors and changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) to track changes over time in coping among Social Work Students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Population: Current Master of Social Work (MSW) Students enrolled at Tulane University during the COVID-19 Pandemic will be invited to participate in this study.