ERIC Number: EJ1327825
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Publication Date: 2022-Mar
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Socio-Emotional Struggles of Young Children during COVID-19 Pandemic: Social Isolation and Increased Use of Technologies
Wijaya, Raden Pasifikus Christa; Bunga, Beatriks Novianti; Kiling, Indra Yohanes
Journal of Early Childhood Research, v20 n1 p113-127 Mar 2022
COVID-19 pandemic has caused young children to be isolated from their neighborhood only interacting with people living under the same roof as them, to avoid spreading the virus. Limited social interaction might have affected young children's social and emotional development. This study aimed to explore the socio-emotional struggles of young children during the pandemic. Participants in the study were 12 mothers of young children living in West Timor, Indonesia. Data were obtained using the photovoice method. Thematic analysis resulted in four main themes, which are increased use of technologies, lack of social interaction, parents' concerns, and boredom and increased need for stimuli. Findings in this study encourage mothers and related stakeholders to take extra precautions on maintaining children's well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Social Isolation, Social Development, Emotional Development, Mothers, Young Children, Interaction, Parent Attitudes, Well Being, Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Psychological Patterns, Friendship, Peer Relationship, Child Health
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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