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Journal Study
research methods journal design
retrospective reflection
survey design
qualitative analysis
activity level and well-being during covid-19
Design Research Methods: Journal Study | Survey Design | Qualitative Analysis
Overview
Objective: Discover if there has been a change in individuals’ activity level due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and if so, does it affect mood?
Assumptions: The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in people staying at home more than before. Assuming that people will generally be less active at home, will they be motivated to exercise?
Connections to exercise and well-being:
Studies show that participating in regular exercise can improve people’s mood
But does a reduction in general activity affect people’s mood?
Research Plan
In order to compare last year to the present and analyze change, two points were selected for comparison. Participants first complete a retrospective journal to help recall their general activity during a typical week in November 2019. Afterward, participants record their current activity level in a daily journal for the first week in November 2020.
After both journaling activities, participants given an open ended survey in order to assess any effect on mood. By reflecting on changes from last year and comparing them to the present, participants are prompted to gauge how they feel.
Research Method
In order to compare