Quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of adolescents: the crucial role of technology

Abstract Background The year 2020 will be remembered as the “year of COVID-19 pandemic”. world population had to familiarize themselves with words swabs, personal protective equipment, pandemic. To curb wave pandemic, almost all countries imposed self-isolation and social distancing. We conducted a web-based survey investigate behavioural responses during quarantine due Methods Participants were 1860 youth aged 12–18 years attending lower secondary schools upper schools. Data collected on demographic characteristics, lifestyle changes period, psychological impact lock-down adolescents’ life. Results Most adolescents experienced feelings fear, discouragement, anxiety which strongly affected approach their daily lifestyles. surveyed subjects reported having used this period acquire new skills practice physical activities at home. use technology was predominant both for recreational educational purposes. Conclusions Despite strong quarantine, showed good levels resilience. Technology played crucial role young who have increased technological devices stay connected rest world.