ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Identifying Parents' Exacerbated Stressors and Preferences for Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Yexinyu Yang
    Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Emily Hersch
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Emily Lattie
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Heather Risser
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Abstract

Using a mixed-method survey, we found that parents have experienced exacerbated stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic. We identified nine specific stressors, with loss of work-life balance, job insecurity, and mental health concern being the most common. Parents also expressed a desire for affordable, internet-based, interactive parenting services.

Stress