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Investigating the Impact of Isolation During COVID-19 on Family Functioning – An Australian Snapshot

Sheen, Jade, Aridas, A, Tchernegovski, P, Dudley, Amanda, McGillivray, Jane and Reupert, A 2021, Investigating the Impact of Isolation During COVID-19 on Family Functioning – An Australian Snapshot, Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 12, pp. 1-13, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722161.

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Title Investigating the Impact of Isolation During COVID-19 on Family Functioning – An Australian Snapshot
Author(s) Sheen, JadeORCID iD for Sheen, Jade orcid.org/0000-0001-8327-5314
Aridas, A
Tchernegovski, P
Dudley, AmandaORCID iD for Dudley, Amanda orcid.org/0000-0001-8247-8726
McGillivray, JaneORCID iD for McGillivray, Jane orcid.org/0000-0003-2000-6488
Reupert, A
Journal name Frontiers in Psychology
Volume number 12
Article ID 722161
Start page 1
End page 13
Total pages 13
Publisher Frontiers Research Foundation
Place of publication Pully, Switzerland
Publication date 2021-12-07
ISSN 1664-1078
1664-1078
Keyword(s) Australia
CHILDREN
COVID-19
family functioning
family relationships
isolation
parenting
Psychology
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
qualitative study
RESILIENCE
Social Sciences
Summary This study explored possible changes in family functioning from the perspective of parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-four parents/guardians of children under 18 years completed a semi-structured interview, average length 47 min. Interviews focussed on changes in different aspects of family functioning including family roles, routines, and rules; parenting practices; communication and relationships; and strengths, challenges, and tensions. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis applied in an idiographic and inductive manner to reduce the loss of individual experiences and perspectives. Four superordinate themes were identified: shifting family roles and boundaries throughout the pandemic; impacts on routines and relationships; opportunities and resourcing; and, experiences of support and unity. Gender differences were evident across some themes, particularly changing roles, workload and work-home boundaries. Challenges and tensions were frequently highlighted, particularly by “vulnerable” family groups such as those with children with disabilities. Parents also described a renewed sense of family and community that underpinned adaptive coping responses. The results highlight the importance of family connectedness in times of need.
Language eng
DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722161
Field of Research 1701 Psychology
1702 Cognitive Sciences
HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Free to Read? Yes
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30161211

Document type: Journal Article
Collections: Faculty of Health
School of Psychology
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