Impacts of COVID-19 and partial lockdown on family functioning, intergenerational communication and associated psychosocial factors among young adults in Singapore

Abstract

Highlights • Family functioning is significantly associated with intergenerational communication • Family functioning is significantly associated with satisfaction with social support • Balanced levels of family cohesion and flexibility are more likely cope with psychological impacts of the pandemic • Interventions are required to improve family functioning in a pandemic • Preventive efforts are needed to reduce the psychological distress in a pandemic

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Family functioning
• Intergenerational communication
• Psychological well-being
• Young adults