Akın Işık, RabiyeBora Güneş, NebahatKaya, Yunus2021-12-022021-12-0220221073-60771744-6171https:/dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12355https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12451/8856Purpose: This study evaluated the experiences of children between ages 6 and 12 based on their mothers' perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Ten mothers living in Ankara, Turkey with children in the aforementioned age range, participated in this study. Data were collected through focus group interview with a qualitative phenomenological approach followed by thematic data analysis. indings: Three categories were obtained relating to the pandemic, including negative effects, positive effects, and the resultant needs and expectations of parents. Conclusion: The findings show that the pandemic has significantly affected children in psychological, social, developmental, and academic realms. Therefore, it is necessary to plan interventions with a multidisciplinary approach to increase children's physical and psychosocial health, minimizing children's level of negative influences.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessChildrenCOVID-19 PandemicPsychosocial ProblemArticle----10.1111/jcap.12355Q2N/A