Participant 422 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 422 shares that the biggest impact they faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been not being able to see their father, who resides in a nursing home. The participant says social isolation has been difficult for them, and has affected their mental health. They share that technology has helped them stay connected with friends and family. The participant says they are disappointed with how the federal government handled the pandemic.

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COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Positive Outlook, View of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020), Unpredictability, Social Re-Connect, Resilience, Older Persons, Health Behaviors, Frustrations with Lack of Adherence, View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, Essex Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic

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