2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium: Christina Kort There are five developmental factors discussed throughout the review that are applicable to adolescents during the pandemic. This involves the incorporation of nutrition and exercise health, in which a lack of physical activity or appropriate eating habits may be hindering growth. Learning experiences have been altered to a digital platform and have deeply affected students' motivation and cognitive engagement. Forming strong social connections with friends and members of the community is another way to help ensure that developing brains are progressing. In some cases, the home environment may be negatively impacting the ability to complete work or achieve personal space. Taking some time away or setting boundaries around family may be crucial for growth. The last aspect necessary for adolescents to sustain positive development consists of a daily structure. Staying active in recreational activities is a good way to ensure structure and can greatly benefit the other factors related to forming new bonds and getting physical exercise.

1. Synthesizing My Psychology
Research-in-Progress
Christina Kort

2. Project Outline
● Introduction to Research
● Revised Research Question and Visual Aid
● Research Process
● Synthesis Map
● Overview of Synthesized Material
● Hypothetical Literature Review
● Conclusion
● Citations

3. The Effects of the Pandemic on Adolescent Development
● Psychologists discuss how the
pandemic can stunt positive
youth development
● Brain is less aroused by social
isolation
● Learning impaired in home
environment
● Studies believe adolescents may be able to ensure proper development through
staying active within community
● Will provide youth with skills and knowledge for future plans

4. Research Process
1. Considered
Questions about the
Psychology Field to
Develop a Research
Question
2. Researched
Article Sources
and Revised
Research Question
3. Annotated
and Synthesized
Articles with
Cornell Notes
4. Compared the
Synthesized Material by
using a Synthesis Map

5. What Developmental Factors do Adolescents Struggle with
as an Outcome of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Color Coded Key:
❏ Learning Experiences & Cognitive Development
❏ Nutrition & Exercise Health
❏ Peer Relationships & Social Health
❏ Home Environment & Emotional Health
❏ Daily Structure & Mental Health
❏ Recreational Activities & Mass Media
Synthesis
Map

10. Overview of Synthesized Material
● Article #1, #3, and #6 agree on the idea of more frequent family disruptions when parents
are working from home, whereas Article #5 believes family ties will grow stronger
● Article #3 argues that unstructured activity is unbeneficial for PYD, while Article #4
claims unstructured activities are important for mental health and keep youth motivated to
stay social and active
● Article #2 and Article #5 both believe learning remotely has forced some students to
associate schoolwork with the bedroom, affecting their sleep routines, especially in youth
with ADHD
● Articles #1, #2, #4 and #5 emphasize good nutrition and physical exercise in the daylight
to promote quality sleep and optimal daily function
● Focus on keeping adolescents involved in learning experiences, social connections and
daily structure in all articles

11. Literature Review Hypothetical Scenario(s)
● This literature review might be applied to a mental health brochure for adolescents
aren’t sure how to participate in activities/get involved in community
● Useful to psychologists researching lifestyle changes in youth pre and post pandemic
● Findings inserted into parenting books/magazines to educate on advanced methods
for positive youth development
● Flyer posted for youth to join recreational classes, including likelihood of spending
time in nature and forming new bonds

12. Conclusion
● Pandemic has created limitations for youth to develop properly
● Young people can ensure positive development by spending their time out of school
productively
● Maintaining daily structure, building skills and social connections
● Participating in recreational activities or community events can keep adolescents
involved
● Not only helpful for PYD, improves mental, physical, social, emotional health

13. Citations
Becker, Stephen P., and Alice M. Gregory. “Editorial Perspective: Perils and Promise for Child and Adolescent Sleep and
Associated Psychopathology during the Covid‐19 Pandemic.” Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health,
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 31 May 2020, acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.13278.
Becker, Stephen. “Prospective Examination of Adolescent Sleep Patterns and Behaviors before and during COVID-19.”
VTechWorks Home, 25 Feb. 2021, vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/.
Black Reed, Katrina. “Outdoor Recreation as an Asset for Youth Development in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
EZProxy Login, Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership, 2022, go-gale-
com.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/ps/i.do?p=OVIC&u=lom_waynesu&id=GALE%7CA691021984&v=2.1&it=r&sid=summon
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Ettekal, Andrea Vest, and Jennifer P. Agans. “Positive Youth Development through Leisure: Confronting the Covid-19
Pandemic.” Journal of Youth Development, 2021, jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/2020-15-2-TLC-1/1041.
Ford, Tamsin. “Mental Health of Children and Young People during Pandemic.” The BMJ, British Medical Journal Publishing
Group, 10 Mar. 2021, www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n765.
Wang, Ming. “Adolescent Psychosocial Adjustment during COVID-19: An Intensive Longitudinal Study.” Journal of Clinical
Child & Adolescent Psychology, 10 Jan. 2022, www-tandfonline-
com.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/doi/full/10.1080/15374416.2021.2007487.