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Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children
Published on: March 1, 2019
The relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and children's emotional and behavioral problems
Meltem Özcan1, Kamile Akça2, Fatih Aydoğdu1
1Health Services Vocational School, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversity, Erzincan, Turkey.
Purpose:
This research was conducted to determine the relationship of the COVID-19 pandemic with the emotional and behavioral problems of children.
Method:
In this study, carried out using the descriptive survey model, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used with 205 mothers.
Results:
Significant differences were observed in the emotional and behavioral problems of children according to their mother's working status, having COVID-19 in the family, and being in contact. According to mothers' perceptions, the level of emotional and behavioral problems differed before and after the pandemic.
Conclusions:
It can be concluded that the pandemic and related factors have an effect on children's emotional and behavioral problems.
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