An examination of distance education and interpersonal relations of adolescents in the pandemic

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Published: Oct 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18844/ijlt.v15i4.8945

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Derya Atalan Ergin
Cappadocia University, Department of Psychology, Nevşehir, Turkey
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6602-1985

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COVID-19 affected people's lives, and the youth were among those that were affected most. This study aims to examine youths' experiences in the context of peer, family relationships, and school environments before and during the pandemic within the framework of self-determination theory. A total of 30 youths were reached. Responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. For the themes of "autonomy" and "competence", the highest percentage of responses were found to be related to distance learning. For relatedness, the harmful effects of the pandemic on peer relationships were more emphasized, while family relationships provided more positive experiences. Findings were discussed along with suggestions for practical studies and further research for mental health professionals.


Keywords: COVID-19; distance education; family relationship; pandemic; peer relationship; Youth.

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Atalan Ergin, D. (2023). An examination of distance education and interpersonal relations of adolescents in the pandemic. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 15(4), 184–200. https://doi.org/10.18844/ijlt.v15i4.8945
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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2023): October
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