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Parental stress levels across multiple domains were higher after the COVID-19 lockdowns ended compared to during the lockdowns, alongside increased behaviors like gambling and mixed impacts on overall well-being. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine changes in parental stress, behavior, and overall well-being across the pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 3, 2026COVIDOpen Access

Exploring the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parents’ Well-Being: A Comparative Analysis of Pre-, During, and Post-Lockdown

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AMAnna-Liisa MottonenCanadore College CDChristina DeRocheBay Institute TRTreva ReedCanadore College

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Survey study reveals higher parental stress post-lockdown than during quarantine in Canadian parents, highlighting sustained challenges in family well-being.

Key Points

To examine changes in parental stress, behavior, and overall well-being across the pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted a mixed-methods survey among a volunteer sample of parents (N=101) in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Administered a single questionnaire following the peak of the pandemic, requiring participants to retrospectively rate 25 parental stressors during and after lockdowns alongside behavioral shifts.
Parental stress ratings were higher post-lockdown than during lockdown for 20 out of the 25 evaluated stressors.
Gambling behaviors increased during and after the pandemic relative to pre-pandemic baselines, while approximately half of respondents reported positive changes in overall well-being.
Qualitative analysis identified four core themes: parenting ability, need for additional support, mental and physical well-being, and child-rearing dynamics.

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Mottonen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993547636c6408cfa7d73d https://doi.org/10.3390/covid6090157

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September 3, 2026COVIDOpen Access

Exploring the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parents’ Well-Being: A Comparative Analysis of Pre-, During, and Post-Lockdown

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Authors

AMAnna-Liisa MottonenCanadore College CDChristina DeRocheBay Institute TRTreva ReedCanadore College

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Implication

Survey study reveals higher parental stress post-lockdown than during quarantine in Canadian parents, highlighting sustained challenges in family well-being.

Key Points

To examine changes in parental stress, behavior, and overall well-being across the pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted a mixed-methods survey among a volunteer sample of parents (N=101) in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Administered a single questionnaire following the peak of the pandemic, requiring participants to retrospectively rate 25 parental stressors during and after lockdowns alongside behavioral shifts.
Parental stress ratings were higher post-lockdown than during lockdown for 20 out of the 25 evaluated stressors.
Gambling behaviors increased during and after the pandemic relative to pre-pandemic baselines, while approximately half of respondents reported positive changes in overall well-being.
Qualitative analysis identified four core themes: parenting ability, need for additional support, mental and physical well-being, and child-rearing dynamics.

Cite This Study

Mottonen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993547636c6408cfa7d73d https://doi.org/10.3390/covid6090157

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