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COVID-19: In the Eyes of a Filipino Child

Lourdes Urbano Agbing1, Josephine Dionela Agapito2, Ann Marie Albano Baradi1

  • 1Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines.

Illness, Crises, and Loss
|July 6, 2022
PubMed

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Children experienced significant negative emotions during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines, but utilized coping strategies and hobbies to manage their feelings. Family support was crucial for their well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented global lockdowns, significantly impacting children's lives.
  • Understanding children's psychological responses and coping mechanisms during such crises is vital for developing supportive interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the thoughts and feelings of children regarding COVID-19.
  • To investigate how children coped with and what activities they engaged in during the lockdown period.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in April 2020 during a total lockdown in Luzon, Philippines.
  • A pre-tested, open-ended questionnaire was administered to 200 children (ages 6-12) from public and private schools in NCR-Luzon, with parental cooperation.
  • Responses were collected via paper and pen or social media.

Main Results:

  • Children perceived COVID-19 as a deadly, contagious, and widespread virus.
  • Approximately 90% of children reported experiencing sadness, fear, boredom, anger, and disappointments.
  • Children employed self-initiated coping mechanisms, engaged in hobbies, and found solace in family support.

Conclusions:

  • Children's emotional well-being was significantly affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • Coping strategies and engagement in hobbies were key to managing negative emotions.
  • Family support emerged as a critical protective factor for children during the pandemic.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Filipinofamilylock downpandemic

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