Participant 097 Community Conversations Interview

Date

2020-10-23

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this interview, Participant 97 talks about the challenges of quarantining, as well as experiencing job loss and financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant expresses that it was stressful having to still pay for rent, bills, food, and diapers as their spouse was out of work. They share that their children struggle a lot with being home and understanding why they are not allowed to go outside. The participant share that they are thankful for their health and their family's unity during COVID-19, and receiving support through food from community agencies.

Keywords

Mercer Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, Social and Economic Factors, Employment, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Relationships, COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Children, Secondary Suffering and Trauma, Social Pods, Social Re-Connect, Positive Outlook, Acts of Kindness, Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic Needs

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