Children and Adolescents’ Lived Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic affected people across the life span, including children and adolescents. This study focuses on exploring the lived experiences of children and adolescents in the United States during the pandemic. We interviewed 12 children and adolescents in April 2020 and identified four the...

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2022-04, Vol.30 (2), p.184-190
Main Authors: Swank, Jacqueline M., Weaver, Jo Lauren, Prikhidko, Alena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Children
Coronaviruses
Counseling
COVID-19
COVID-19 and the Family System
Pandemics
School environment
Teenagers
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic affected people across the life span, including children and adolescents. This study focuses on exploring the lived experiences of children and adolescents in the United States during the pandemic. We interviewed 12 children and adolescents in April 2020 and identified four themes: (a) change in school environment, (b) connection, (c) creative celebrations, and (d) hope. We discuss limitations, recommendations for future research, and implications for counseling.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/10664807211052303