A Rural Perspective on COVID-19 Responses

Maureen Malomba; Margaret F. Sloan; Laura H. Trull; Melody Eaton

doi:10.18666/JNEL-2021-10741

A Rural Perspective on COVID-19 Responses

Maureen Malomba
, Margaret F. Sloan
, Laura H. Trull
, Melody Eaton

James Madison University

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Abstract

   *Paper presented virtually at the LEADing Change Conference at James Madison University. 
 
   Abstract: 
   Much of the press on the pandemic has been focused on urban environments where the virus was quick to spread and the numbers of cases are high. Beyond the greater risk for COVID-19-related health complications, rural populations are particularly susceptible to disruptions in the economic infrastructure of their communities. This study explores the impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities and the responses of nonprofit and other community infrastructures. Using a strengths-based approach and mixedmethods design, this qualitative research asked rural residents and nonprofit leaders about their needs, challenges, and assets as a result of COVID-19. Themes relative to access, interdependence, and community emerged from a priori categories. The research offers implications for both nonprofit education and rural nonprofit leadership. 

Original language	American English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18666/JNEL-2021-10741
State	Published - Feb 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	LEADing Change Conference - Harrisonburg, VA (Virtual Conference) Duration: Feb 1 2021 → …

Conference

Conference	LEADing Change Conference
Period	2/1/21 → …

Keywords

COVID-19
nonprofit education
pandemic
qualitative
rural
rural leadership
rural nonprofit

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences
Public Health

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