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Children's perspectives on friendships and socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative approach.
Larivière-Bastien, Danaë; Aubuchon, Olivier; Blondin, Aurélie; Dupont, Dominique; Libenstein, Jamie; Séguin, Florence; Tremblay, Alexandra; Zarglayoun, Hamza; Herba, Catherine M; Beauchamp, Miriam H.
  • Larivière-Bastien D; Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Aubuchon O; ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Blondin A; Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Member (CR-CHUSJ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Dupont D; Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Libenstein J; ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Séguin F; Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Member (CR-CHUSJ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Tremblay A; Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Zarglayoun H; ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Herba CM; Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Beauchamp MH; ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Child Care Health Dev ; 48(6): 1017-1030, 2022 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1741347
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Good quality friendships and relationships are critical to the development of social competence and are associated with quality of life and mental health in childhood and adolescence. Through social distancing and isolation restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the way in which youth socialize and communicate with friends, peers, teachers and family on a daily basis. In order to understand children's social functioning during the pandemic, it is essential to gather information on their experiences and perceptions concerning the social changes unique to this period. The objective of this study was to document children and adolescents' perspectives regarding their social life and friendships during the COVID-19 pandemic, through qualitative interviews.

METHODS:

Participants (N = 67, 5-14 years) were recruited in May and June 2020. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via a videoconferencing platform. A thematic qualitative analysis was conducted based on the transcribed and coded interviews (NVivo).

RESULTS:

The upheavals related to the pandemic provoked reflection among the participants according to three main themes, each of which included sub-themes (1) the irreplaceable nature of friendship, (2) the unsuspected benefits of school for socialization and (3) the limits and possibilities of virtual socialization.

CONCLUSIONS:

The collection of rich, qualitative information on the perspectives of children and adolescents provides a deeper understanding of the consequences of the pandemic on their socialization and psychological health and contributes to our fundamental understanding of social competence in childhood.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Friends / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Child Care Health Dev Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cch.12998

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Friends / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Child Care Health Dev Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cch.12998