Thematic Analysis of Parents’ Perspective on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

 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-19 epidemic. For data analysis, Braun and Clarke's (2021a) thematic analysis model-based methodology was utilized. The sample for the present study included several of mothers of male and female Tehran high school students. In addition to interviewing mothers, the researchers utilized the available theoretical and experimental knowledge framework. The data revealed a comprehensive theme composed of two major themes, one with six sub-themes and the other with two sub-themes: 1) psychological capital with self-others care, self-efficacy beliefs, psychological resilience, hope, coping measures, and self-loving causal attributions sub-themes; and 2) technological capital with technology ethics and cultural literacy of technology sub-themes. In addition, both practical and theoretical implications for the parental character strengths model were examined.