| dc.description.abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic affected families globally. Empirical research has been explored to
understand the impact of COVID-19 on families across countries, however, there are limited findings
of how COVID-19 has affected the daily realities of families in South Africa. This study used an
exploratory qualitative research approach to explore the experiences of COVID-19 for South African
families. Findings suggest that the negative outcomes of COVID-19 experienced by South African
families included a shift in the daily routines, restrictions on family events, lack of socialization and
loss of connections, family conflicts, financial constraints as well as psychological impacts. On the
contrary, the positive outcomes included increased family time and communication, cleanliness, and
good health status, and improved financial management. Implications for future research should
include research focused on the health impacts of COVID-19 on diverse family structures, family
compositions, and family dynamics. In-depth research and findings can assist in developing policies
and interventions for families. | en_US |
