Thematic Analysis of Parents’ Perspective on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education during the COVID-۱۹ Pandemic

Objective:  The goal of this study was to find out, through qualitative research, how high school parents see the pros and cons of online education during the COVID-۱۹ epidemic.Methods: The sample for the present study included several of mothers of male and female Tehran high school students. For data analysis, Braun and Clarke's (۲۰۲۱a) thematic analysis model-based methodology was utilized.Results: The data revealed a comprehensive theme composed of two major themes, one with six sub-themes and the other with two sub-themes: ۱) psychological capital with self-others care, self-efficacy beliefs, psychological resilience, hope, coping measures, and self-loving causal attributions sub-themes; and ۲) technological capital with technology ethics and cultural literacy of technology sub-themes.Conclusion:  In addition, both practical and theoretical implications for the parental character strengths model were examined.

Keywords:

Online Education , parents , COVID-۱۹ pandemic , positive psychology , thematic analysis