Abstract<br> Introduction: Indian teenagers, in the age group of10-19<br> years, constitute around 22% of the total population at the<br> country. It is a turbulent period in the life cycle of human<br> being and... more
Abstract<br> Introduction: Indian teenagers, in the age group of10-19<br> years, constitute around 22% of the total population at the<br> country. It is a turbulent period in the life cycle of human<br> being and is not unusual to feel lonely occasionally. The<br> COVID-19 lock down compelled the teenagers to face<br> restricted access to socialization, play affecting even their<br> crucial physical development as well as psychological well<br> being. Along with the emergence of pandemic followed by<br> the strict locked down, many teenagers endured with mental<br> health challenges like tension, anxiety and sadness which is a<br> matter of concern.<br> Method: The qualitative study, conducted during lockdown<br> among teenagers dwelling in the urban, peri-urban and rural<br> settings, aimed at understanding the nature of loneliness<br> teenage children encountered during Covid-19 induced<br...
