Solidarity and reciprocity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal qualitative interview study from Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While solidarity practices were important in mitigating the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, their limits became evident as the pandemic progressed. Taking a longitudinal approach, this study analyses German residents' changing perceptions of solidarity practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and examines potential reasons for these changes.

Methods

Adults living in Germany were interviewed in April 2020 (n = 46), October 2020 (n = 43) and October 2021 (n = 40) as part of the SolPan Research Commons, a large-scale, international, qualitative, longitudinal study uniquely situated in a major global public health crisis. Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

While solidarity practices were prominently discussed and po

SUBMITTER: Schonweitz FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763370 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature