Politik und Verwaltung in der Corona-Krise

Blum, Sonja; Loer, Kathrin; Reiter, Renate; Töller, Annette Elisabeth

doi:10.3224/dms.v14i2.16

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“…However, the extent to which psychosocial aspects play a role in the work of Corona crisis management in Germany remains unclear. Research in political science and public administration focuses particularly on the structure (Hegele and Schnabel 2021 ), challenges (Blum et al 2021 ; Franzke 2020 ), measures (Behnke and Person 2022 ; Blum and Kuhlmann 2021 ; Dostal 2020 ), or performance (Behnke 2020 ) of federal-state Corona crisis management. Local governments as well as crisis management teams are studied from a psychological and administrative science perspective regarding existing challenges, resources, and effective behavioral strategies (Thielsch et al 2020 ; Eckhard et al 2021 ).…”

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How Did Corona Crisis Managers in Germany Make Sense of the Psychosocial Situation?

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Alongside its immediate consequences for physical health, the current Coronavirus pandemic and the associated containment measures have led to multiple psychosocial consequences for the population. While virus containment is the main motive of crisis management, there is, so far, little evidence on how crisis management actors consider findings about the psychosocial state of the German population. This paper therefore examines the role of psychosocial consequences within the work of crisis management organizations during the Corona pandemic in Germany. Against the theoretical background of the sensemaking concept, 14 qualitative interviews were conducted with decision-makers from municipal and state administrations, public health departments, aid organizations, and critical infrastructure organizations. Our results indicate that crisis managers perceive aspects related to the psychosocial situation as relevant, but in a very selective way. They use different and often non-scientific sources to acquire knowledge about the psychosocial consequences. In sum, these aspects do not play a major role in decision-making processes. We argue that the perception and processing of psychosocial consequences depend in particular on the organizational context such as goals, plausibility assumptions, identity conceptions, and problem frames. In order to extend theoretical models of psychosocial crisis management, more detailed knowledge of sensemaking processes in crisis management organizations is necessary.

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Technocratic Decision-Making in Times of Crisis? The Use of Data for Scientific Policy Advice in Germany’s COVID-19 Management

2022

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COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of data for scientific policy advice. Mechanisms by which data is generated, shared, and ultimately lead to policy responses are crucial for enhancing transparency and legitimacy of decisions. At the same time, the volume, complexity and volatility of data are growing. Against this background, mechanisms, actors, and problems of data-driven scientific policy advice are analysed. The study reveals role conflicts, ambiguities, and tensions in the interaction between scientific advisors and policy-makers. The assumption of a technocratic model, promoted by well-established structures and functioning processes of data-driven government, cannot be confirmed. Reality largely corresponds to the pragmatic model, in parts also the decisionist model, albeit with dysfunctional characteristics.

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News Coverage of Mental Health in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic – An Analysis of the German Press Landscape

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2023

Zeitschrift Für Sozialreform

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to fundamental changes in all aspects of public life. Non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) have had a significant impact on children given their early developmental stage and the smaller number of coping strategies and resources they possess to counter such stressors. Since the discourse on the effectiveness and side effects of interventions plays an important role in legitimising these interventions, the present article seeks to determine both who talks about children’s mental health in the news media and which aspects are addressed. The results of a quantitative discourse analysis of three German daily and weekly newspapers during the first two lockdowns in Germany reveal that political actors speak most often in the discourse, though health professionals are playing an increasingly prominent role. Thematically, mental health among children is becoming significantly more important in the discourse, which will likely lead to future political action.

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Politik und Verwaltung in der Corona-Krise

Cited by 4 publications

References 32 publications

How Did Corona Crisis Managers in Germany Make Sense of the Psychosocial Situation?

How Did Corona Crisis Managers in Germany Make Sense of the Psychosocial Situation?

Technocratic Decision-Making in Times of Crisis? The Use of Data for Scientific Policy Advice in Germany’s COVID-19 Management

News Coverage of Mental Health in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic – An Analysis of the German Press Landscape

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