Table 4.

Theme 4 developed from thematic analysis in Study 1: “psychosocial consequences and coping with the situation”.

Sub-Themes and Codes	Quotes
Psychosocial consequences and coping
Isolation	“We have locked ourselves at home and until this month, we have had no meetings to support us.” (Woman, 36, NGO 1, with dependent children); “I have missed the social relationship with colleagues: that is something that a teleconference cannot replace.” (Man, 57, NGO 1, with dependent children).
Technological exhaustion	“For me, everything online is very tiring. When we used to do video conferences for work or with a friend, I end up getting exhausted with it.” (Woman, 48, private company, no dependent children).
Physical and psychological exhaustion	“At home I don’t have the comfortable chair I have at work, so the whole issue of prevention of occupational hazards, back pains, etc.” (Woman, 46, Public Administration, no dependent children); “Working five days a week is not the same as resting one day out of eight. It’s a job that takes a lot out of you physically and psychologically.” (Woman, 33, nursing, no dependent children).
Lack of ventilation spaces	“Yes, I have felt much more tense, because if you leave work and go for a walk, you get some fresh air. However, not being able to go out and freshen up, I have been more irritable.” (Woman, 48, private company, no dependent children).
Stress and burnout	“There have been times when the situation has overwhelmed me, and I have exploded. I have needed psychological help” (Woman, 45, NGO 1, foreigner, with dependent children).
Coping	“I think I have been able to see the positive side of it. It has allowed me to develop professionally: once you get over those fears of videoconferencing, it’s an enriching experience.” (Woman, 46, Public Administration, no dependent children, teleworking).

¹ NGO: non-governmental organization.