REFLECTIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIA PROCESS ON THE LIFE OF ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR PARENTS: AN ASSESSMENT FROM A PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the parents' perspective of the reflections of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of adolescents and their parents. The phenomenology model included in the research, qualitative research was used. The study was carried out in the provinces of 50 parents participating in the “We Are A Team Project” at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. A semi-structured interview form was prepared from open-ended questions. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on parents, its effect on adolescents, its effect on the family, the need for support and expectations are collected under five general themes. The general theme of the Covid-19 pandemic effect on parents; The changes in the lives of the parents were examined under three sub-themes: parents' feelings and thoughts, and things that are beneficial for parents. The general theme of its effect on adolescents; Problems experienced by adolescents with pandemics, feelings and thoughts of adolescents, things that adolescents have the most difficulties and things that are beneficial for adolescents are examined under four sub-themes. The general theme of the effect on the family; The effects of an acquaintance with Covid-19 disease on the family, problems as a family and positive changes in the family were examined under four sub-themes. The theme of the parent's need for support towards himself or his family; During the pandemic process, it was examined under two sub-themes: whether any support was received and feeling the need for support. Based on the findings, it turned out that this process has negative effects on parents and adolescents in general, as well as some positive effects.