Qualitative study of the process of understanding and imagination of activists of obstacles and perceived individual benefits in the prevention of covid-19 disease
Volume 16, Issue 2, Spring 2022, Pages 122-143
https://doi.org/10.22034/jss.2023.528551.1522
marziyeh shahryari, abdolreza navah
Abstract Background and purpose: The study of new epidemics requires a structural and genealogical interpretation to analyze the background of its occurrence. The purpose of the current research is to understand the lived experience of activists from the perceived obstacles and benefits in the prevention of corona disease in Khuzestan province. Method: For this purpose, in the form of a qualitative design, 24 citizens were selected by purposive sampling and studied using in-depth semi-structured interviews, and finally, the data obtained from them were analyzed using the Clayzy method. Was analyzed. Findings: The analysis of the participants' experiences led to 8 main themes, including a mythological view of the disease, ritualism, the role of local activists, lack of social belonging, finding a solution for the lost identity, the weakness of the media as a powerful mediator, lack of the supervision of officials is a lack of power instead of capability. Conclusion: According to the findings, the role of structure-agency is important in adopting preventive behavior against the corona virus.