The promotive and protective effects of parents' perceived changes during the COVID-19 pandemic on emotional well-being among U.S. households with young children: an investigation of family resilience processes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic may constitute a traumatic event for families with young children due to its acute onset, the unpredictable and ubiquitous nature, and the highly distressing disruptions it caused in family lives. Despite the prevalent challenges such as material hardships, child care disruptions, and social isolation, some families evinced remarkable resilience in the face of this potentially traumatic event. This study examined domains of changes perceived by parents of young children that were consistent with the post-traumatic growth (PTG) model as factors that facilitate family resilience processes.

Methods

This study drew data from the RAPID project, a large ongoing national study that used frequent online surveys to examine the pandemic impact on U.S

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800496 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature