Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 4, 2025

15:00
Setup of Consumer Wearable Devices for Exposure and Health Monitoring in Population Studies
Published on: February 3, 2023
2.5K
Family Functioning and Community Resilience During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period in Turkey.
1Department of Social Work, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
Social Work in Public Health
|February 7, 2024
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted family functioning for many. However, strong community resilience was linked to better family well-being during lockdown, highlighting the importance of social support systems.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for family functioning globally.
- Disruptions included impacts on emotional involvement, problem-solving, and behavioral control within families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between family functioning and community resilience during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- To identify factors influencing family functioning amidst the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative descriptive-correlational research design.
- Online survey administered to 411 community-dwelling adults.
- Data collected on family functioning and community resilience indicators.
Main Results:
- Over half of families (56%) exhibited dysfunctional trends during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Positive association found between community resilience and family functioning.
- Income dissatisfaction, social service utilization, and social trust predicted family functioning.
Conclusions:
- Community resilience is a key factor in maintaining family functioning during pandemics.
- Public health and social work interventions should target the family system and bolster community resilience.
- Addressing socioeconomic factors like income and social trust is crucial for family well-being in crises.
Related Concept Videos
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V
31
A social support system is a structured network of personal relationships that provides assistance to individuals facing various challenges, offering a buffer against psychological and physical stressors. This network may consist of family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues, or other community members who provide resources and companionship. Social support can take many forms, including advice, emotional comfort, practical help, and companionship. Research indicates that these networks can...
31
Family Therapy
45
Family therapy conceptualizes psychological challenges as arising from dysfunctional interactions within the family unit, rather than as isolated issues within individuals. This approach seeks to address and transform the patterns of communication, roles, and relationships within families to promote healthier dynamics and emotional well-being for all members.
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
45
Community Based Intervention
43
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
43
Stress and Mental Health
157
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
157
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle
114
Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
114
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI
32
Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
32

