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Time use in Russian Baby Homes.

L G Tirella1, W Chan, S A Cermak

  • 1International Adoption Clinic, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA. ltirella@tufts-nemc.org

Child: Care, Health and Development
|January 4, 2008
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Children in Russian Baby Homes spend most of their time alone, with limited opportunities for interactive play. Institutional care routines restrict child-directed activities and social interactions, impacting development.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Institutional Care Studies
  • Pediatric Psychology

Background:

  • Investigated time use patterns of children in Russian Baby Homes.
  • Documented opportunities and experiences during institutional care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the daily time allocation of children in institutional settings.
  • To identify factors influencing child engagement and interaction within Baby Homes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized time-use spot observation methodology with 138 children (1 month to 4 years).
  • Trained Baby Home specialists to conduct observations every 10 minutes for 5 hours per child.
  • Coded child's companion, adult role, activity, location, and vocalizations, gathering over 4000 data points.

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Main Results:

  • Children spent 50% of their time alone, 27% with a caregiver, and 15% with another adult.
  • Meaningful play increased with age (infants 10% to pre-schoolers 36%), while non-purposeful activity decreased.
  • Adult interaction with children was limited, with adults speaking to children in only 12% of observations.

Conclusions:

  • Routinized schedules and care in Baby Homes limit child-directed and interactive play.
  • Despite group living, children exhibit limited vocalizations and social interactions.
  • Institutional care appears to restrict developmental opportunities for children.