April 23, 2020

Resources for Researchers

The TRT program is here to express our condolences and offer support as the hospitality industry recovers from the effects of COVID-19. We have compiled the following resources in the hope that it may be helpful to you and your family during this challenging time. 

 

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Title Source Summary
Seven Crucial Research Findings that Can Help People Deal with COVID-19 American Psychological Association (APA)
Pandemics American Psychological Association (APA)
COVID-19 and the World of Work Oregon Institute Occupational Health Sciences This website contains resources relevant for worker well-being during COVID-19 drawing from NIOSH’s total Total Worker Health. In addition to trainings and handbooks, this source provides relevant articles as well as federal and state resources.
COVID-19 Resources Regional Studies Association Includes evidence regarding how regions, cities, and the hospitality industry are dealing with the impact of the coronavirus. Current research, publications, and research ideas about regional responses are shared.
NIOSH Extramural Centers’ COVID-19 Response University of Illinois Chicago, School of Public Health This resource compiles and shares data pertaining to responses to COVID-19 including the development of COVID-19 related tools, activities, research, and training. Many of these resources are made available via this website, and opportunities are provided in order to collaborate on research projects and have questions answered.
COVID-19 Resources CONVERGE CONVERGE is a National Science Foundation funded initiative directed toward advancing social science, engineering, and interdisciplinary research as well as strengthening networks between disciplinary communities. Please click on the following link to their website for more information and relevant resources.

Title Reference
Pandemics: Implications for research and practice in industrial and organizational psychology. Rudolph, C. W., Allan, B., Clark, M., Hertel, G., Hirschi, A., Kunze, F., Shockley, K., Shoss, M., Sonnentag, S., & Zacher, H. (2020). Pandemics: Implications for research and practice in industrial and organizational psychology. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice. 
Occupational Health Science in the Time of COVID-19: Now more than Ever. Sinclair, R.R., Allen, T., Barber, L. Bergman, M., Britt, T. Butler, A., Ford, M., Hammer, L., Kath, L. Probst, T., & Yuan, Z (2020). Occupational Health Science in the Time of COVID-19: Now more than Ever. Editorial/Commentary for Occupational Health Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41542-020-00064-3
Use of rapid online surveys to assess people’s perceptions during infectious disease outbreaks: A cross-sectional survey on COVID-19. Geldsetzer, P. (2020). Use of rapid online surveys to assess people’s perceptions during infectious disease outbreaks: A cross-sectional survey on COVID-19. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(4), 1-3, doi:10.2196/18790
Psychological intervention and COVID-19: What we know so far and what we can do. Inchausti, F., MacBeth, A., Hasson-Ohayon, I., & Dimaggio, G. (2020). Psychological intervention and covid-19: What we know so far and what we can do. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy: On the Cutting Edge of Modern Development in Psychotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-020-09460-w
Ethical considerations for psychologists in the time of COVID-19. Chenneville, T., & Schwartz-Mette, R. (2020). Ethical considerations for psychologists in the time of COVID-19. American Psychologist. Advanced online publication. http://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000661
Risk and resilience in family well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime, H., Wade, M., Browne, D. T. (2020). Risk and resilience in family well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Psychologist. Advanced online publication. http://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000660

Title Source Summary
Free Meals for Kids by Summer BreakSpot Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Many Florida schools are offering free meals to students 18 and under during COVID-19 closures. This website allows you to search for participating schools in your area.
Interventions for Online Therapy with Youth Guidance Teletherapy Family Counseling This source provides links to a series of fun activities and resources for your kids and teens, as well as information for parents desiring to get their kids involved in teletherapy.
Over 30 Virtual Field Trips This source provides links to virtual tours that you and your kids can take—including zoos, museums, and even Mars! Many of these links also include activities for your kids to complete.
Free Resources for Families & Teachers Florida Department of Education A thorough list of free resources for all subjects from K-12, as well as at-home learning. Includes resources in Spanish and for English Language Learners.
Improve Sleep: Tips to Improve Your Sleep When Times are Tough CDC This resource discusses the importance of sleep, as well as information regarding how to improve your sleep.

Title Source Summary
What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida Florida Department of Health A repository of data, interactive maps, and infographics of the current situation in Florida, updated daily. Includes informative reports.
U.S. Government Response to COVID-19 USA.gov A thorough list of resources for individuals, families, and businesses, as well as an overview of the U.S. government’s response to the pandemic across many areas of impact.

 

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