Inner Endemic 2022
Mutations again and again. After Delta it is now Omicron and new mutations are popping up in different areas in the world, keeping all alert to what will come next. We were wondering how this affected our participants from the IKM long-term community “Times of Corona” Sedateness People obviously got used to the pandemic […]
Changing Relationships
Two years into the pandemic, during which many have adapted their lifestyle and withdrawn themselves, we were wondering how this might have affected personal relationships, and checked with the IKM long-term community “Times of Corona”. No loss of close friends The good news is that friends have not been lost over time. People stayed […]
Impact of Vaccination
There is a high acceptance of vaccination amongst the IKM long-term community “Times of Corona” with most participants having been vaccinated and boostered as soon as it was available. Most are ready to take another booster if needed. Feel free again For many, vaccinations changed everything to the better, and returned thins to normal. […]
Be Responsible And Achieve Peace of Mind: Self Testing
Germany is waiting for at home test kits. In most places they were sold out within a short time frame after opening. While there seems to be a huge demand, there is still also some reluctance and barriers to break down. 70% of the community members think that basically testing kits are great. 30% are […]
Torn Between Excitement And Fear: open up or close?
There is excitement in the air, Germany is opening up again. Some feel it is to early others are waiting eagerly for normality to return.
New ways to spend money
While participants in the IKM Consumer Community realize they saved money over time during the lockdown, they also became aware of new areas where they spent their money. Changed Lifestyle: A big change is happening in the area of nourishment and food. While eating out has been replaced by home delivery, there is a trend […]
Vaccination Brings New Hope
Two thirds of the community participants would like to get vaccinated, rather sooner than later. Many are already registered and are expecting to be vaccinated this summer. Some hinge it on the availability of vaccines. Typically, one friends circle has the same opinion. Still there is this other third who is still reluctant and would […]
Dream or Nightmare: Home Office
The two lockdowns forced many employees to work from home for the first time. home office – what some experience as a blessing is a curse for others. While many fight for extended home office options and a right to work from home in the future, others want to go back to their workplaces rather […]
Exciting Joyful Anticipation for The Small Things
Will the lockdown be loosened or continue for another few weeks. All is still in the air in Germany. Though pleasant anticipation is the best kind of delight. After weeks of lockdown and a year of relinquish, what is most looked forward to? Many participants in our community think they will only slowly get used […]
New routines that will stick
Meanwhile, Germans are experienced “Lock-downers”. New routines have become accepted customs and habits. Individual awareness for distance and safety is constantly increasing. But which of these will continue once the lockdown is lifted? What routines will transform to the New Normal? More Me Time While social distancing forcedpeople to stay at home and figure out […]