Couples and parenting dynamics during Covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic constituted a public health crisis bound to impact couples, parents, and families globally. However, the literature on the impacts of COVID-19 in families is not yet integrated. This systematic review aims to (1) provide an overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic potentially changed family systems, especially the couples and parenting dynamics, as well as (2) integrate inconsistent findings, and, finally, (3) define new avenues for research and clinical practice. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined for this review. The data was collected in bibliographic databases using a combination of keywords. The study includes empirical research published in English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese, appearing in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on the impact of the COVID-

SUBMITTER: Sentieiro ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11835339 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature