Self-Quarantine in South Korea in 2021

Hye Ji Sa and Jee-Hoon Han

SAGE Open, 2024, vol. 14, issue 4, 21582440241293221

Abstract: This study explored the psychological changes, adaptation processes, and paradigm shifts experienced during self-quarantine. It collected data through in-depth interviews with 19 participants. Using the phenomenological method, it observed that negative psychological changes—such as fear, remorse, a sense of claustrophobia, and uncertainty—and health-related anxiety were common during self-quarantine. Additionally, when looking at life during self-quarantine, it was confirmed that there were restrictions on leisure pursuits, psychological recovery period, and social support. Finally, it was possible to establish new experiences through a paradigm shift toward digital life in limited circumstances. The results provide fundamental data by phenomenologically analyzing change under unique pandemic circumstances.

Keywords: leisure activities; self-quarantine; quality of life; Korea; COVID-19 pandemic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440241293221

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