Impact of Covid-19 on Well-Being in Child-Rearing Families
A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16901334 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Qiting Lin (0009-0005-1637-5362), Takafumi Soejima (0000-0002-3448-4424), Shiqi Zhang (0000-0003-0628-0616), Mari Kitao |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 312 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci14050312 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 32 |
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted society, economy and family life. However, the impact of the pandemic on well-being in child-rearing families has not been fully studied, particularly regarding the changes before and during the pandemic and its long-term effects. This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family well-being by focusing on changes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our systematic review (PROSPERO protocol ID: CRD42023420175) extracted 2148 references from MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO, including 15 longitudinal studies published between January 2020 and October 2024. We examined the association between COVID-19 and the well-being of child-rearing families following the PRISMA guidelines. The level of family functioning and parent–child relationship quality generally declined during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic situation, while family chaos and conflict increased. However, some families reported improved functioning and no significant changes in family satisfaction. Overall, the impact of the pandemic on family well-being varied by region. These findings suggest that healthcare providers should continue to monitor dynamic family health and provide targeted support
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |