Socio-emotional struggles of young children during COVID-19 pandemic: Social isolation and increased use of technologies

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 expl...

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Published in:Journal of early childhood research : ECR 2022-03, Vol.20 (1), p.113-127
Main Authors: Wijaya, Raden Pasifikus Christa, Bunga, Beatriks Novianti, Kiling, Indra Yohanes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Health
COVID-19
Emotional Development
Foreign Countries
Friendship
Handheld Devices
Interaction
Mothers
Pandemics
Parent Attitudes
Peer Relationship
Psychological Patterns
Social Development
Social Isolation
Telecommunications
Well Being
Young Children
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1476-718X
1741-2927
DOI:10.1177/1476718X211052789