Participant 431 Community Conversations Interview

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2021-02-04

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this interview, Participant 431 shares their experience with COVID-19 exposure during the pandemic. The participant shares they felt very ostracized from their family and removed from their old life, despite being in the same house together. The participant says the biggest challenge they have experienced is with their mental health during the pandemic. They share that continuing their education remotely has been a source of strength. The participant discusses their disappointment with the lack of consistency in messaging the public received about the pandemic.

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COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Vaccine for COVID-19, Unpredictability, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Social Re-Connect, Education, Social and Economic Factors, View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, View of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020), Perceived Politicization of Public Health Response, Acts of Kindness, Positive Outlook, Resilience, Bergen Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic

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