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Navigating couple and larger systems dynamics: Healthcare workers’ COVID‐19 experiences in Turkey      
Yazarlar (2)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatma ARICI ŞAHİN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatma ARICI ŞAHİN
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Özlem Köse
Independent Relationship And Sex Researcher İn Private Practice, Kanada
Devamını Göster
Özet
Objective This study explored how caring for COVID‐19 patients impacted the marriages and support systems of healthcare workers in Turkey. Background The pandemic intensified mental health challenges for healthcare workers, significantly affecting their personal and professional relationships. Understanding the experiences of married healthcare workers is crucial for addressing unique stressors and enhancing relational resilience. Method Seventeen healthcare professionals treating COVID‐19 patients were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to examine couple dynamics and connections with broader support systems. Results Within couple relationships, themes included communication patterns (both positive and negative), division of domestic labor, adherence to hygiene measures, emotional bonding and physical intimacy, and financial strains. At a broader systems level, participants described ...
Anahtar Kelimeler
couple relationships | COVID-19 | healthcare workers | pandemic | relationships with larger systems
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Family Relations
Dergi ISSN 0197-6664 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 09-2025
Doi Numarası 10.1111/fare.70045
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.70045