Parental Stress Provoked by Short-Term School Closures During the Second COVID-19 Lockdown.

ABSTRACT: Governments of numerous countries implemented school closures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Several investigations have shown the negative impact of social-distancing policies and school closures on children worldwide. Recently, research also demonstrated adverse effects on adults' well-being. The development of children is strongly affected by their parent's emotional state. The present study aimed to examine parental stress levels caused by a short period of homeschooling in December 2020 in Germany. A structured survey was set up and distributed randomly via social media and parent associations. We observed a significant increase in stress and concerns. Family conflicts significantly increased, social isolation was feared, and powerlessness and helplessness ascended. Risk factors we

SUBMITTER: May I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9760518 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature