Caring relationships in times of crisis: the role of families during the Covid-19 pandemic

Alongside challenges, results highlight underexplored functional aspects of family care practices, particularly the supportive role of new technologies. Digital tools emerged as a relevant resource for sustaining caregiving and mitigating relational and organisational breakdowns, suggesting the need to further integrate technological support into informal care strategies.

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Frontiers in Sociology
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2026-02-06
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2025.1725120
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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Caring relationships in times of crisis: the role of families during the Covid-19 pandemic

Isabella Crespi, Marta Scocco
Frontiers in Sociology
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Caring relationships in times of crisis: the role of families during the Covid-19 pandemic

Isabella Crespi, Marta Scocco
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Abstract

Alongside challenges, results highlight underexplored functional aspects of family care practices, particularly the supportive role of new technologies. Digital tools emerged as a relevant resource for sustaining caregiving and mitigating relational and organisational breakdowns, suggesting the need to further integrate technological support into informal care strategies.

Frontiers in SociologyVol. 10
University of Macerata (IT)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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