1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«The objectives of this review were to identify studies on the psychosocial consequences of pandemics on parents and children, and from this to identify what parents can do to maintain their own good mental health, appropriate parenting practices and ways to promote well-being, and therefore resilience, in children in the face of a pandemic.» (p. 3)

Questions/Hypothèses :
«The following research questions were examined: [W]hat are the psychosocial consequences of pandemics on parents of children and youth? [W]hat are the psychosocial consequences of pandemics on children and youth?» (p. 3)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«A search of the literature was conducted using specific search terms to retrieve literature on the specified global pandemics in this century (2000–2020). Two electronic databases were selected: Scopus and PsycINFO. […] The 234 articles underwent a second screening process based on their full-text by both reviewers and a consensus was reached to include 29 articles in the scoping review analysis […].» (p. 3)

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

«Four clear themes emerged from the review: [E]ach family members’ emotions influence one another - emotion contagion can have negative effects; [P]arents experience greater levels of psychosocial problems than adults without children; [D]uring a pandemic, parents require informal (social) and formal (specialized professional) support and; [P]sychosocial consequences of pandemics on children/youth is understudied, indicating the need for more research on children/youth under the age of 20 years.» (p. 6-7) «One of the most significant findings in this review shows that family members’ emotions influence one another during a pandemic. Parents’ fears of pandemics and PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] symptoms were associated with their children’s fears and PTSD symptoms, and children reported that communication from caregivers during a pandemic could elicit anxiety, fear, and confusion […]. During COVID-19, social distancing measures have required that individuals isolate with those whom they usually live with. Therefore, parents and their young children are isolating in their homes together. With an increase in social closeness among family members during a pandemic, the importance of emotional regulation among family members is imperative as each family member’s emotional state can influence that of another family member.» (p. 7)