Adolescents in the pandemic (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption The teenage years can be a challenging time for people under normal circumstances. The coronavirus pandemic added a layer to the challenge, but for some, being able to avoid difficult peer-to-peer interactions was a silver lining, according to UD researchers. Credit Illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.