Analysis of the Family Functionality of University Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v15i94p14929-14938Keywords:
Family Relationships, Students, Universities, COVID-19, Cross-Sectional StudiesAbstract
Objective: To analyze the family functionality of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Cross-sectional study with 251 students, using an online questionnaire to obtain information about sociodemographic profile and family functionality, evaluated through the Family APGAR. Results: The majority of the students were female, with an average age of 23.8 years, self-declared as non-white, enrolled in their first undergraduate program, not from the university's host city, living in a non-owned house with their father and/or mother, and belonging to the Christian religion. There was a higher prevalence of students belonging to families with good family functionality (94; 37.5%; 95% CI 31.1-43.8), followed by high family dysfunction (88; 35.1%; 95% CI 29.5-41.4). Regarding the domains of the Family APGAR, "Growth" (Development/growth) and "Resolve" (Problem-solving/shared time), were highlighted with 79.8% and 77.7% in functional families, respectively. Conclusion: University students received family support, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
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