Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health
Abstract: Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptations from adolescents who showed a noticeable dependency on screens. However, little is known about their own experiences during this period. This study aimed to investigate how experiences with remote learning influenced daily l...
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| author | Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Thaianne Cristine Gadagnoto Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes Giovanna Cristina Machado-Kayzuka Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz Lucila Castanheira Nascimento |
| author_facet | Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Thaianne Cristine Gadagnoto Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes Giovanna Cristina Machado-Kayzuka Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz Lucila Castanheira Nascimento |
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| description | Abstract: Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptations from adolescents who showed a noticeable dependency on screens. However, little is known about their own experiences during this period. This study aimed to investigate how experiences with remote learning influenced daily lives and, consequently, adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a qualitative study that included 22 adolescents from public schools. A single online interview was conducted with each participant. Inductive content analysis revealed difficulties in organizing and planning daily activities, a tendency towards idleness, and anxiety. There was an increase in time spent on social media, affecting interpersonal relationships, academic performance, and motivation. The importance of the school environment in improving adolescent mental health is highlighted through partnerships with health institutions for early interventions. Further studies are needed to assess the impact of intense screen time in the post-pandemic period and its consequences on social experiences. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-38784156e379472d98a1875af3c77da22025-01-21T07:39:02ZengUniversidade de São PauloPaidéia (Ribeirão Preto)1982-43272025-01-013410.1590/1982-4327e3432Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental HealthNayara Gonçalves Barbosahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3646-4133Thaianne Cristine Gadagnotohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6897-4643Lise Maria Carvalho MendesGiovanna Cristina Machado-Kayzukahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7906-5880Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholzhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1540-0659Lucila Castanheira NascimentoAbstract: Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptations from adolescents who showed a noticeable dependency on screens. However, little is known about their own experiences during this period. This study aimed to investigate how experiences with remote learning influenced daily lives and, consequently, adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a qualitative study that included 22 adolescents from public schools. A single online interview was conducted with each participant. Inductive content analysis revealed difficulties in organizing and planning daily activities, a tendency towards idleness, and anxiety. There was an increase in time spent on social media, affecting interpersonal relationships, academic performance, and motivation. The importance of the school environment in improving adolescent mental health is highlighted through partnerships with health institutions for early interventions. Further studies are needed to assess the impact of intense screen time in the post-pandemic period and its consequences on social experiences.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-863X2024000100402&lng=en&tlng=enadolescent healthCOVID-19distance educationvirtual relationshipmental health |
| spellingShingle | Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Thaianne Cristine Gadagnoto Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes Giovanna Cristina Machado-Kayzuka Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz Lucila Castanheira Nascimento Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto) adolescent health COVID-19 distance education virtual relationship mental health |
| title | Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health |
| title_full | Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health |
| title_fullStr | Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health |
| title_short | Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health |
| title_sort | beyond the screens reflections of remote learning on adolescents mental health |
| topic | adolescent health COVID-19 distance education virtual relationship mental health |
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