A journey of the experiential world of COVID-19 survivors: From myth to reality

Authors

  • Muhammad Zaheer Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan
  • Syeda Narjis Sherazi Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Virtual University of Pakistan

Keywords:

COVID-19, psychosocial effects, Phenomenology

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of COVID-19 survivors. This is a qualitative study using descriptive phenomenology. Data have been collected from 15 COVID survivors using purposive sampling. Six major themes emerged: experiential reality, psychological distress, coping strategies, fortifying primary & secondary social groups, treatment regime, and post-traumatic experiences. It is found that initially, COVID was perceived as a myth and media hype. Awareness of the disease spread gradually, and people took proper precautions.

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Published

2023-02-21

How to Cite

Zaheer, M. ., & Narjis Sherazi, S. . (2023). A journey of the experiential world of COVID-19 survivors: From myth to reality. The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 30(2), 118-138. Retrieved from http://ojs.uop.edu.pk/jhss/article/view/846

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2022): The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Articles

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