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Factors Associated with Parenting Adaptability in Facing the First COVID-19 Lockdown: A Study on Portuguese Parents
Ana P Antunes1,2, Silvana Martins3,4, Ana T Almeida2
1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 28, 2023
Summary
Parenting challenges during COVID-19 lockdowns were influenced by employment. Emotional experience, co-parenting, and support networks significantly impacted family daily routines and parental adaptability.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic imposed significant challenges on parenting due to containment measures.
- Understanding parental experiences and support systems during such crises is crucial for family well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationships between parental employment conditions (teleworking vs. at-home with leave aid) and self-report measures (co-parenting, emotional experience, support network).
- To assess the contribution of these factors to changes in family daily routines during the initial COVID-19 lockdown.
- To examine the mediating roles of co-parenting and support networks in parental adaptability.
Main Methods:
- An online survey collected data from 878 parents (90.2% mothers) in Portugal.
- Participants rated changes in daily routines, co-parenting, emotional experience, and support network on a five-point Likert scale.
- Descriptive statistics, multilinear regression, and mediation models were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- Emotional experience, co-parenting, and support networks were significant factors influencing family daily routines.
- Parental experiences of the lockdown varied based on employment conditions.
- Co-parenting and support networks partially mediated the effect of emotional experience on daily routines.
Conclusions:
- Parenting adaptability during the COVID-19 lockdown is a complex interplay of emotional well-being, co-parenting dynamics, and social support.
- Findings highlight the need for targeted family support interventions and resilience-building strategies for stressor events.
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