Abstract

SANTOS, Martim et al. Family functioning in a Portuguese sample of adults during COVID-19: does hope matter?. Clínica y Salud [online]. 2023, vol.34, n.1, pp.1-8.  Epub June 26, 2023. ISSN 2174-0550.  https://dx.doi.org/10.5093/clysa2023a1.

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological variables and their contribution towards family functioning during the first wave of COVID-19 in Portugal. The COVID-19 pandemic was an overwhelming and stressful life event with social consequences that impacted family functioning and contributed to multilevel disruptions. The study used a cross-sectional design and included 110 participants (94 women), with a mean age of 35.71 (SD = 13.53). Participants answered self-report measures assessing family satisfaction, hope, psychological well-being, risk perception, and family functioning. Hope (pathways subscale) played a moderating role in the relationship between family satisfaction and family functioning. Family satisfaction and psychological well-being partially mediated the relationship between hope and family functioning. Clinical relevance and implications for further research are addressed. Intervention should focus on increasing psychological well-being and hope together with family satisfaction in order to promote family functioning. For those individuals struggling with COVID-19 issues, mental health interventions are paramount.

Keywords : COVID-19; Family functioning; Family satisfaction; Hope; Portugal; Psychological well-being.

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