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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Critical Disability Studies
  • Psychopolitics

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues and existential dread globally.
  • Disabled individuals experienced disproportionate negative impacts from the pandemic.
  • Affective dimensions of the pandemic require deeper investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the affective dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled people.
  • To develop a theoretical framework for understanding affect as a social, cultural, relational, and psychopolitical phenomenon.
  • To inform a post-pandemic recovery prioritizing disabled individuals' well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A theoretical approach integrating medical sociology and critical disability studies.
  • Analysis of a global public engagement project involving blog posts from disabled individuals.
  • Examination of affective themes through the lens of the dis/ability complex (disablism and ableism).

Main Results:

  • Identified three key affective themes: fragility, anxiety, and affirmation.
  • Demonstrated the differential impact of COVID-19 on disabled populations.
  • Highlighted the role of disablism and ableism in shaping emotional responses.

Conclusions:

  • Affect is a crucial lens for understanding the pandemic's impact on disabled individuals.
  • A post-pandemic recovery must center the health and well-being of disabled people.
  • Further research into the psychopolitical aspects of disability and pandemics is warranted.