Positive Coping and Well- being of Corporate Professionals during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Single Case Study

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study is to understand the positive coping strategies used by the corporate professional during the COVID- 19 pandemic and how it shapes his or her well-being. The main purpose of the study was to understand the kind of strategies and responses the professional chose to face challenges during the COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: The research study is based on the phenomenological approach in qualitative research analysis. The data analysis used to arrive at the findings was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The experience of the participants and the meaning the participant attached to the experiences is what is captured and analyzed using IPA. The study is based on the results obtained by interviewing one participant from a group of 20 professionals who were interviewed. Findings: The major findings presented in the study are that the corporate professional, when faced with challenges at work due to the COVID- 19 pandemic adapted positive coping strategies. These factors were shown in the study to have helped the professional to cope successfully with the challenges and enhance the physical and psychological well- being of the professional. Originality: The findings of the study are completely original as they were obtained by the researcher after conducting in -depth semi structured interview on the professionals.