This cross-sectional study examines parents' perceptions of life and family relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting opportunities for family growth amidst stress.
Key Points
To examine parents’ perceptions of life and family dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic and their associations.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey via the Internet from May to June 2021.
Targeted parents of elementary school children during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Survey assessed perceptions of life and familial relationships during the pandemic.
214 parents responded, yielding a response rate of 38.8%.
23.4% of parents experienced telecommuting due to COVID-19.
Over 70% of household chores were managed by mothers throughout the study period.
More than 40% reported increased physical fatigue and financial stress.
42.1% felt that their family relationships improved during the pandemic, attributed to shared experiences.