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This study focuses on changes in family economic conditions caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in family life, individual psychological well-being, and relationship resources during COVID-19 depending on whether the economic conditions of the family have negatively been impacted by the pandemic or not. We also examined whether family resilience and support from friends moderated the relationship between economic deterioration and psychological well-being. Method: Data were collected from 561 Koreans (age: 20-64) at two time points in May 2020 (W1) and November 2020 (W2). Mixture ANOVAs and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Results: Respondents whose family economic situation deteriorated between W1 and W2 reported a decrease in happiness and family resilience, as well as an increase in perceived stress during the same period. In contrast, those whose economic conditions remained the same or improved experienced a slight increase in happiness. The economic deterioration of the family was respectively associated with a lower level of happiness and a higher level of stress at W2 after controlling for happiness and stress at W1. Family resilience and support from friends moderated the association between family economy and happiness, however the moderation effect was not found in the relationship between a decline in family economy and stress. Conclusions: Our results suggest that families with worsened economic situations tend to experience more difficulties in psychological well-being due to the prolonged pandemic although family resilience buffered the negative impact. Policies and family services need to provide financial support and strengthen family resilience particularly for individuals and families whose economic situations have deteriorated during the crisis.

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