Children's perspectives on friendships and socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Good quality friendships and relationships are critical to the development of social competence and are associated with quality of life and mental health in childhood and adolescence. Through social distancing and isolation restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the way in which youth socialize and communicate with friends, peers, teachers and family on a daily basis. In order to understand children's social functioning during the pandemic, it is essential to gather information on their experiences and perceptions concerning the social changes unique to this period. The objective of this study was to document children and adolescents' perspectives regarding their social life and friendships during the COVID-19 pandemic, through qualitative interviews.

SUBMITTER: Lariviere-Bastien D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111596 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature