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Adolescence is a crucial phase, where family support greatly influences the well-being of adolescents. The pandemic has disrupted family dynamics, affecting the quality of time spent together. While research on parents’ efforts exists, little is known about adolescents’ perspectives on quality time with their parents in the Indian context. This study aims to bridge this gap by exploring the expectations of 26 adolescents (aged 10–19) through personal and focus group interviews. Thematic analysis revealed six themes: meaningful interactions, travel and outings, co-viewing, playing together, pursuing common interests, and mutual assistance and support. These findings provide insights for parents, fostering stronger parent-child relationships and aiding adolescents’ transition to adulthood. The study highlights the importance of understanding adolescents’ needs and tailoring parental support accordingly, contributing to the overall well-being and family dynamics during this critical phase.

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Adolescence quality time parenting parent-child relationship qualitative thematic analysis

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