Open AccessParents’ Lived Experiences With the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s) -
Jo Lauren Weaver,
Jacqueline M. Swank
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the family journal/family journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.354
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1552-3950
pISSN - 1066-4807
DOI - 10.1177/1066480720969194
Subject(s) - pandemic , covid-19 , globe , privilege (computing) , psychology , medicine , virology , political science , disease , pathology , neuroscience , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people across the globe. We explored 11 parents’ experiences with the pandemic and identified eight themes: (a) educational experience, (b) navigating roles and responsibilities, (c) recognizing privilege, (d) routine, (e) monitoring and communication about COVID, (f) vacillating emotions, (g) connection, and (h) meaningful experiences. We discuss the themes and implications for counseling.