Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parent-Child Relationships: A Descriptive Study on Adolescents Participating in Online Academic Sessions

Elizabeth Charles George

Abstract: This research paper explores the well-being of adolescents and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the parent-child relationship. The study assesses the challenges and beneficial activities linked to overall well-being, with an emphasis on the attachment function in child development. The research aims to understand the dynamics of parent-child relationships, especially during online academic sessions, and provides insights into the implications for parental awareness, intervention strategies, educational policies, mental health promotion, communication, and conflict resolution.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, Parent-child relationship, Adolescents, Online academic sessions, Well-being, Intervention strategies, Mental health, Communication, Educational policies