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How are children coping with COVID-19 health crisis? Analysing their representations of lockdown through drawings

Nahia Idoiaga Mondragon1, Amaia Eiguren Munitis2, Naiara Berasategi Sancho2

  • 1Department of Evolutionary and Educational Psychology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Bilbao, Spain.

Childhood (Copenhagen, Denmark)
|April 11, 2024
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The COVID-19 lockdown in Spain significantly impacted children

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Spain experienced severe COVID-19 impacts and stringent child-related restrictions.
  • Understanding the effects of lockdown measures on children's well-being is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on children in Spain.
  • To analyze children's perspectives on lockdown experiences through their drawings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of 151 drawings created by children during lockdown.
  • Categorization of findings into Activities, Emotions, Socialization, and Academic domains.

Main Results:

  • Lockdown influenced children's daily activities, emotional states, social interactions, and academic engagement.
  • Drawings provided insights into children's subjective experiences during the restrictive period.

Conclusions:

  • Children's perspectives are vital for effective lockdown management strategies.
  • Emphasizing social and inclusive policies can mitigate the adverse effects of pandemics and lockdowns on children.

Keywords:
Childrencoronavirus (COVID-19)emotionslockdownwellbeing

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