Impact of play restriction during the COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being in children with a chronic condition.

ABSTRACT: This study is to investigate the effects of social restrictions, induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, on play behavior, and the associations with mental well-being in children with a chronic physical condition. Additionally, we explored potential moderating effects of environmental factors. Data from the PROactive cohort study including children with a chronic physical condition was used. Play behavior was measured with a self-developed questionnaire distributed during the pandemic with questions concerning behavior before and during the pandemic (with whom they most often played, where, and how many days/week (face-to-face and online)). Mental well-being, including life satisfaction, quality of life, and internalizing symptoms were assessed during the pandemic. Analyses were performed separa

SUBMITTER: Koevoets EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11588878 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature