Visitors’ Book
A key purpose of this digital archive is to bring Dear Diary research findings to a wide audience and to create opportunities for individuals to engage with and respond to the themes, issues and concepts explored here.
We would love your feedback on any aspect of the archive. Use the space below to share your thoughts whether it’s about the method; your own experiences of living and working through COVID-19; links to other work/projects/resources … etc.
It’s your choice whether or not to include your name/email or remain anonymous. All comments in the Visitors’ Book will be moderated before publication. Please bear in mind this is a public forum, use respectful language and observe the usual ‘netiquette’.
We look forward to hearing from you!
I absolutely love the way you have developed this, fascinating narratives, intelligently curated. Space/time particularly resonates with me
Thanks Ange – great to have your feedback. It’s been a huge project just to get this content online in this form, but I’m also looking forward to working on further analyses (and some more illustrations).
The experiences have really resonated. I too went through the menopause and have a frozen shoulder. I forget everything else except my shoulder won’t let me forget it. I call my study the ‘prison cell’. I found the design stimulating. I have only managed a quick look but I will certainly be back to look at more.
Exciting to see this innovative way of sharing your research/inquiry. It provides a viable alternative for those wanting to challenge the linear hegemony of research sharing. Once a new researcher/inquirer has seen an alternative they are likely to find an array of ways in which their own research/inquiry can be enhanced with creative flair.
Thanks so much Geof. Look forward to discussing with you further!
What an interesting website. It is good to see this archive of lived experiences. Its is easy to forget the reality of the pandemic and the complete shift in routines that was needed. I’d be interested to read summaries of themes that were discovered, and how many people were taking part, and perhaps some discussion of the data collection methods that people chose to use.
Hi Martyn, thanks for your feedback. Now that the Archive is published, I will certainly be undertaking the further analysis you mention. I’ll flag that up on the website and also on my Twitter feed @drkcarrutherst
Hi Kate, wow so much here, have had a start reading through but need to come back to it, space / time section really resonated and quite painful reading in places…. And love how you have presented the data – there is so much there but feels more accessible.
Thanks Clare – and sorry for the delay in moderating your comment – I’ve been on a bit of leave. Yes there is a huge amount of data there – and that’s a selection. The data is incredibly rich and as you also say, sometimes painful. Definitely something to dip into and come back to. Kate
Hiya, I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation about your project and was so interested in the questions many asked afterwards. I hope there is more scope to go beyond this study and do more research to include the long-covid effect. I struggled so much at the beginning of lockdown when a partner and tween were suddenly in my quiet workspace. So it was good to hear that resonated with many. I hope that digital workshops, conferences and events continue as it opens up so many people’s lives, whether they’re parents, caregivers, disabled or just prefer to have the option!
Thanks for attending the HWU session Cat and for your comment. I’m thinking about what’s next – there is much more to investigate.