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Children during coronavirus: Israeli preschool children' s perspectives

Or Perah Midbar Alter1

  • 1Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology
|January 31, 2022
PubMed

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Israeli children aged 3-6 demonstrated remarkable mental resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite challenges, they actively supported family coping through sibling relationships, parental aid, and self-reliance.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology of the Family

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered global daily life.
  • Understanding children's experiences during this unprecedented period is crucial for developmental and psychological research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of Israeli children aged 3-6 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To investigate children's perspectives on the challenges and their coping mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with children aged 3-6.
  • A playing cards method was utilized to facilitate children's expression.
  • The study was grounded in context-informed perspective theory.

Main Results:

  • Children perceived the COVID-19 period as challenging and complex.
  • Despite difficulties, children exhibited significant mental resilience.
  • Key areas of responsibility included sibling relationships, supporting parents, and managing solitude.

Conclusions:

  • Children actively participated in family coping strategies during lockdowns.
  • Taking on responsibilities fostered a sense of partnership in managing pandemic-related challenges.
  • The findings highlight children's agency and resilience in adverse circumstances.

Keywords:
AgencyCOVID 19Children perspectiveChildren rolesContext informed perspectiveEarly childhood

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