The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe
The study unpacks some of the frames of reference that people use to explain and understand Covid-19 in Zimbabwe. The study used a qualitative research approach to explore participants’ frames of reference. A phenomenological research design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used to select researc...
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| description | The study unpacks some of the frames of reference that people use to explain and understand Covid-19 in Zimbabwe. The study used a qualitative research approach to explore participants’ frames of reference. A phenomenological research design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used to select research participants, whilst two online focus group discussions were held. Data were collected through the use of semi-structured interview questions, which were administered online. The study revealed five salient themes as frames of reference, each with its own sub-themes. These are religion, politics, race, the rural–urban dichotomy, and age. The study concluded that people use their frames of reference to understand pandemics. Certain myths about Covid-19 emanate from people's frames of reference, without any scientific basis. It was also noted that frames of reference give rise to the construction and perpetuation of misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. It is recommended that stakeholders take a systematic and integrated approach which appeals to all people's frames of reference when disseminating information. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-53072022-12-16T11:26:32Z The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe Ashton Mudzingiri Hugh Mangeya Midlands State University Midlands State University frames of reference Covid-19 religion politics race rural–urban dichotomy The study unpacks some of the frames of reference that people use to explain and understand Covid-19 in Zimbabwe. The study used a qualitative research approach to explore participants’ frames of reference. A phenomenological research design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used to select research participants, whilst two online focus group discussions were held. Data were collected through the use of semi-structured interview questions, which were administered online. The study revealed five salient themes as frames of reference, each with its own sub-themes. These are religion, politics, race, the rural–urban dichotomy, and age. The study concluded that people use their frames of reference to understand pandemics. Certain myths about Covid-19 emanate from people's frames of reference, without any scientific basis. It was also noted that frames of reference give rise to the construction and perpetuation of misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. It is recommended that stakeholders take a systematic and integrated approach which appeals to all people's frames of reference when disseminating information. 17 2 116 130 2022-12-16T11:26:31Z 2022-12-16T11:26:31Z 2022-10-20 research article https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5307 https://doi.org/10.1080/18186874.2022.2105732 en International Journal of African Renaissance Studies - Multi-, Inter- and Transdisciplinarity 1753-7274 open UNISA Press |
| spellingShingle | frames of reference Covid-19 religion politics race rural–urban dichotomy Ashton Mudzingiri Hugh Mangeya The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe |
| title | The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe |
| title_full | The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe |
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| title_short | The Influence of Frames of Reference in Understanding Covid-19 in Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | influence of frames of reference in understanding covid-19 in zimbabwe |
| topic | frames of reference Covid-19 religion politics race rural–urban dichotomy |
| url | https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5307 https://doi.org/10.1080/18186874.2022.2105732 |
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