Psychological Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Mothers' Conflict Resolution Styles: The Mediating Role of Well-Being.

The new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) brought considerable changes to families' routines, with the implementation of social isolation and quarantine measures, possible financial insecurity, and care overload. Since all these changes represent potential stressors for family dynamics, this study aimed to assess the relationship between the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflict resolution styles that mothers use with their children, both directly and indirectly via mothers' well-being. A sample of 316 Brazilian mothers participated in the study, through an online survey. Mediation models of mothers' well-being were tested on the relationship between the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflict resolution styles with their children. Results indicated that mothers' well-being mediates the relation between the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and conflict engagement, withdrawal, and compliance styles. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]