Participant 077 Community Conversations Interview
Date
2020-10-26
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
Abstract
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In this interview, Participant 77 says life has gotten much busier during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant continues to work but now also feels the responsibility of homeschooling their children. The participant shares that they learned to cook many dishes from scratch since the pandemic started, as a strategy to cut down on food costs since take-out is more expensive. They share that community programs for their children were really helpful, keeping the children busy and less afraid or bored.
Keywords
Atlantic Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, Resilience, Acts of Kindness, Mental Health, Positive Outlook, Social and Economic Factors, COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Self-Care Strategies, Unpredictability, Parents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as Teachers, Childcare Arrangements, Education, Employment, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic Needs, Noteworthy Quotes for Report or Presentation, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Relationships, Food Insecurity, Religion or Spirituality