Table 4 Thematic Analysis of Student Impact Related to COVID-19
From: Student interest, concerns, and information-seeking behaviors related to COVID-19
Theme | Description | Exemplar Response | Percentage of Total Respondents (%, N = 224) |
|---|---|---|---|
Staying Home | Limiting contact with others by remaining at home except for essential tasks | “We have been doing our part social distancing and staying inside. My family and myself included get very frustrated when we see people not following guidelines or not protecting themselves.” | 22.3 |
Minimal Impact | Little to no impact other than following mandates such as wearing masks or social distancing | “Not affecting us much as none of my family has gotten it.” | 17.0 |
Online School | Remote learning due to school closures | “I am doing schoolwork online but I don’t feel as if I’m learning anything. I feel trapped and as if the virus is going to cause a heavy increase of depression in my generation. There’s no point in online school since everyone is cheating or not even doing the work.” | 11.2 |
Jobs | Changes in hours or pay, unemployment, remote work for student or their guardians | “My mom has to work two jobs now because her job doesn’t have full hours anymore because of COVID so she gets little sleep.” | 8.0 |