Italians locked down: people’s responses to early COVID-19 | ResearchBunny

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Abstract

This qualitative study explores Italians’ experiences and attitudes towards the COVID-19 lockdown (March 9–May 18, 2020). Semi-structured interviews (n=18) revealed the lockdown significantly reshaped daily life and relationships, eliciting both positive and negative responses. While public health measures were largely accepted, they also caused uncertainty and stress, highlighting system tensions. Respondents struggled to define criteria for allocating scarce intensive care resources, revealing ethical dilemmas. Media coverage was deemed confusing, fostering critical media consumption.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Apr 25, 2022

Authors

Virginia Romano, Mirko Ancillotti, Deborah Mascalzoni, Roberta Biasiozzo

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