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Family Disruption and Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kammi K Schmeer1, Britt Singletary2, Kelly M Purtell2,3
1Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Journal of Family Issues
|January 6, 2023
Summary
Social conditions during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders disrupted parenting more than economic changes for caregivers with young children. Disadvantaged social experiences impacted parenting, while job loss unexpectedly increased reading time.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders presented unprecedented social and economic challenges for families.
- Understanding the impact of these disruptions on parenting is crucial for supporting child well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between social and economic disruptions during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order and parenting activities in a diverse sample of caregivers with young children.
- To investigate the moderating role of household income on these associations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized unique data from 448 caregivers with children aged 4-9 years in Ohio.
- Assessed multiple sources of family social and economic disruptions.
- Analyzed associations with parenting activities, including play/learning and discipline, and reading/storytelling.
Main Results:
- Caregivers reported significant social and economic challenges.
- Increased time was reported in play/learning activities, while discipline time was less likely to increase.
- Disadvantaged social conditions were significantly associated with parenting, moderated by income.
- Caregiver job loss was unexpectedly linked to increased reading/storytelling time across income groups.
Conclusions:
- Social conditions during the stay-at-home period appeared more disruptive to parenting than short-term economic changes for caregivers of young children.
- Findings highlight the complex interplay between socioeconomic factors, social disruptions, and parenting practices during crises.
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