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Exploring COVID-19-related Distress: A Mixed Methods Approach

In this study, a screening tool and an extensive assessment were constructed to measure COVID-19-induced distress. Both tools showed high internal consistency. The screening tool was made to categorize respondents as having effective coping or maladaptive coping. 47.28% respondents who showed maladaptive coping were sent the extensive assessment. Out of these, 95 were further categorized as having moderate distress (49.47%) and severe distress (50.52%). Select narratives from the top scorers helped understand coping strategies and narratives from respondents showing severe distress provided insight into maladaptive coping. Scores and helpful self-care suggestions were communicated to respective respondents. The sample consisted mostly of upper-middle class respondents, however, secondary data allowed us to juxtapose our findings against the travails of marginalized sections.