The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Adolescent Emotional, Social, and Academic Adjustment

Journal of Research on Adolescence, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 486 - 499

Published: Aug. 26, 2021

The COVID‐19 pandemic has had a strong impact on adolescents worldwide. This special issue aimed to increase our understanding of the factors that explain interindividual differences in how are affected by pandemic. includes 21 empirical articles from four continents role changes emotional, social, and academic adjustment during adolescence. studies demonstrate many experienced increased depressive symptoms, negative affect, loneliness, lower pandemic, particularly those were already at risk before At same time, individual, family, community resources made them resilient helped continue function well despite adverse circumstances.

Language: Английский

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Scoping review: longitudinal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and adolescent mental health

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(5), P. 1257 - 1312

Published: April 21, 2023

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and associated containment measures have massively changed the daily lives of billions children adolescents worldwide. To investigate global longitudinal effects on various mental health outcomes over a period 1.5 years, we conducted scoping review in accordance with guidelines Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses extension Scoping (PRISMA-ScR). We included peer-reviewed articles from PubMed, Web Science, APA PsycInfo that were published between December 2019 2021, followed or repeated cross-sectional design, quantitatively assessed clinical questionnaires effect related stressor indicators community samples adolescents. results our qualitative analysis 69 studies indicate general trend less psychological well-being more problems, such as heightened stress, depressive anxiety symptoms during pandemic. Data suggest both protection measure intensity infection dynamics positively severity psychopathology. most reported influencing factors age, gender, socio-economic status, previous state physical health, self-regulation abilities, parental parenting quality, family functioning, social support, isolation loneliness, health-related worries, consistent routines structure. Our demonstrate worldwide experienced problems due to They call improved access child adolescent care prioritisation welfare political decision making.

Language: Английский

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Adolescent Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Impact of the Pandemic on Developmental Milestones

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 220 - 220

Published: July 1, 2022

This review explores the literature regarding ways in which COVID-19 pandemic has affected navigation of developmental milestones among adolescents, specifically those late adolescence, across several domains their lives. The exploration is contextualized globally, focusing on five key areas: mental health, physical education, peer relationships, and family relationships. Implications for practice interventions are explored each area to provide recommendations working with as well future research. changes brought about by readjustment what some have referred "new normalcy" will undoubtedly lasting effects all areas life this cohort who shown remarkable resilience navigating new unfamiliar world. These synthesized, aim highlight differences similarities shared experiences globally. After exploring current realities, chapter goes outline experience such a significant period one's during an impact adolescents years come. Although it still impossible comprehend long-term effects, examining proximal we can postulate distal implications potential possible mitigate these transition back more was experienced pre-pandemic life, from post-pandemic experience.

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID‐19 on the peer relationships of adolescents around the world: A rapid systematic review

Journal of Research on Adolescence, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 29, 2024

Abstract The main objective of this rapid systematic review was to examine how the COVID‐19 pandemic impacted peer relationships for adolescents (10–25 years age) around globe. We focused on four indices relationships: (1) loneliness, (2) social connectedness, (3) support, and (4) media use. In addition, we examined gender age differences. Four databases (APA PsychInfo, PubMed, Scopus, Web Science) were searched articles published from January 2020 November 2022. A total 96 studies (cross‐sectional: n = 66, longitudinal: 30, quantitative: 67, qualitative: 12, mixed‐methods: 17) met our inclusion criteria (empirical observational with data at least one interest, cross‐sectional COVID‐19‐related experiences or longitudinal collected during pandemic, range 10–25 years, typically developing adolescents). extracted conducted a narrative synthesis. Findings suggest that disruptions negatively youth. Most reported either an increase in loneliness over course positive association between experiences. Similar findings observed increased use as means continued communication connection. Fewer support but those did decrease negative Lastly, mixed impact which might be due strengthening closer ties weakening more distant relationships. Results differences mixed, comparison across ages not possible. heterogeneity measures well timing collection prevented nuanced examination short long‐term impacts.

Language: Английский

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on screen time and sleep in early adolescents.

Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 42(12), P. 894 - 903

Published: March 27, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents and families have turned to online activities social platforms more than ever maintain well-being, connect remotely with friends family, schooling. However, excessive screen use can negative effects on health (e.g., sleep). This study examined changes in sleep habits recreational time (social media, video gaming), their relationship, before across first year of pandemic Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

Language: Английский

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Change in eating habits after 2 years of pandemic restrictions among adolescents living in a city in northern Italy: results of the COALESCENT Observational Study (Change amOng ItAlian adoLESCENTs)

BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 45 - 53

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Lockdown measures during the recent pandemic, due to novel COVID-19, affected several other aspects of lifestyle, but little is known about their long-term impact, especially among adolescents. Our study aimed assess consequences changes in diet, exercise and screen activity levels, sleep quality, smoke, smartphone addiction emotional distress a sample Italian adolescents, 2 years after beginning pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Safe haven in adolescence: Improving parental reflective functioning and youth attachment and mental health with the Connecting and Reflecting Experience

Infant Mental Health Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 44(2), P. 268 - 283

Published: March 1, 2023

Abstract Attachment security provides a well‐documented protective developmental function for children exposed to individual‐ and community‐level trauma, yet the effectiveness of prevention intervention efforts targeting attachment during adolescence has been relatively underexplored. The Connecting Reflecting Experience (CARE) program is transdiagnostic, bi‐generational, group‐based, mentalizing‐focused parenting developed dismantle intergenerational transmission trauma support secure relationships across spectrum within an under‐resourced community. This exploratory study evaluated outcomes among caregiver‐adolescent dyads ( N = 32) in CARE condition nonrandomized clinical trial at outpatient mental health clinic diverse, urban U.S. community with disproportionate exposure exacerbated by COVID‐19. Caregivers predominantly identified as Black/African/African American (47%), Hispanic/Latina (38%), and/or White (19%). At pre‐ post‐intervention, caregivers completed questionnaires regarding parental mentalizing their adolescents’ psychosocial functioning. Adolescents scales Results showed significant decrease caregivers’ prementalizing on Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire, improvement adolescent functioning Youth Outcomes increase reports Security Scale. These preliminary findings suggest that interventions may be effective fostering improved adolescence.

Language: Английский

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Generation COVID: Young adult substance use

Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 101640 - 101640

Published: June 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Perceptions and experiences of science among diverse adolescent youth during COVID-19

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 97, P. 101755 - 101755

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of Biopsychosocial Factors on Quality of Life among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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