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Latchkey children

A K Leung1, W L Robson, H Cho

  • 1University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
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Latchkey children, unsupervised for extended periods, face varied outcomes. Parental guidance and after-school programs can mitigate risks associated with unsupervised time.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Latchkey children, unsupervised for significant daily periods, are increasingly prevalent due to dual-income and single-parent households.
  • Existing research on the effects of latchkey arrangements yields conflicting results, highlighting both potential benefits and risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted consequences of latchkey arrangements on children.
  • To identify factors influencing the variation in outcomes for unsupervised children.

Main Methods:

  • This study synthesizes existing research and expert observations on the latchkey phenomenon.
  • Analysis focuses on reported positive and negative consequences and potential moderating variables.

Main Results:

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  • Potential positive outcomes include enhanced independence and responsibility.
  • Potential negative outcomes encompass loneliness, fear, academic struggles, substance abuse, accidental injuries, and strained parent-child relationships.

    • Conclusions:

    • Child maturity and pre-existing parent-child relationship quality significantly influence latchkey outcomes.
    • Interventions such as parental counseling, after-school programs, and self-help skill development can minimize negative effects.