Family violence during COVID-19 and its impact on mental health of children: A systematic review

Review Article

Family violence during COVID-19 and its impact on mental health of children: A systematic review

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2023.2261992
Author(s): Eslavath Rajkumar Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India , Jayashree Mitra Central University of Karnataka, India , Reethika Yadav Central University of Karnataka, India , P. V. Hareesh Central University of Karnataka, India , Alakananda Gangadharan Central University of Karnataka, India , M. C. Gopika Central University of Karnataka, India , Anamika Ben Christa Central University of Karnataka, India , Allen Joshua George Indian Institute of Management, India , Aswathy Gopi Central University of Karnataka, India , Romate John Central University of Karnataka, India , S. Arya Amity Institute of English Studies & Research, India , John Abraham St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, India , L. Rajashekaran Central University of Karnataka, India

Abstract

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unanticipated challenges that could impact how the family system operates across the world. Restrictions imposed to control the rapid spread of the virus substantially increased violence in families. The current study aims to review violence in the family and its impact on the mental health of children during the pandemic.

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