Preschool Emotional Problems in the Post-Pandemic Era between Parental Risk and Protective Factors DOI Open Access
Laura Elvira Prino, Angelica Arace,

Paola Zonca

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Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(21), P. 2862 - 2862

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

The psychosocial adaptation of children born or experiencing their early years during the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain. In order to implement prevention strategies, it is, therefore, a priority deeply analyze children's mental health in this post-pandemic phase and identify family risk protective factors. Indeed, recent studies reveal that emotional distress increased with pandemic, especially situations high parental stress. study investigates associations between some characteristics (coping burnout, resilience, perception social support, promotion social-emotional competence) symptoms, considering gender differences. A total 358 parents aged 2 6 participated study. Regression analyses show burnout is predictor symptoms; moreover, for females, higher levels symptoms are associated maladaptive coping whereas males, parent's ability promote competence factor. Results emphasize importance supporting well-being as critical factor shielding from repercussions adverse situations.

Language: Английский

The change of psychosocial stress factors in families with infants and toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A longitudinal perspective on the CoronabaBY study from Germany DOI Creative Commons
Catherine Buechel, Anna Friedmann,

Stefan Eber

et al.

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 18, 2024

Background Over nearly three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on people's lives and mental health worldwide with its far-reaching restrictions concerns about infections other personal consequences. Families were particularly affected showed increased stress psychological problems. Long-term effects cannot be ruled out. So far, data young families are sparse. The present longitudinal analysis ( n = 932) of CoronabaBY study investigated development parenting stress, parental affective symptoms, child's in children aged 0–3 years Germany as well potential influencing factors. Methods observational includes two measurement points over course (baseline follow-up). Data was collected by app using standardized questionnaires. Results N 932 participants, mainly mothers (94.7%) born (93.1%) higher education (61.3% at least high school diploma) comfortable financial situation participated study. Children average 14.7 months old baseline (SD: 12, range: 1–39 months). While proportion parents who perceived stressful decreased significantly from (60%) to follow-up (52.3%), (from 40.1% 45.4%). Both child problems remained constant time, infants crying/feeding/sleeping ranging above pre-pandemic comparative data. Most predictive for baseline. This also true symptoms (depression/anxiety) Conclusions Despite faded restrictions, burdened. Support services do not appear have been sufficient help out their situation. Our results indicate need action regarding low-threshold that effectively reach families. Trial registration pre-registered OSF https://osf.io/search/?q=tksh5&page=1 ).

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 on the de facto behavioral health system in rural Georgia, United States DOI Creative Commons
Diane Bales, Maria Bowie, Virginia Brown

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Discover Health Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: March 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Barriers to participating in an online family- and group-based prevention programme for parents with depression: an online survey DOI Creative Commons

Angela Joder,

Svenja Geissler,

Petra Dengl

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BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: March 19, 2025

Abstract Background Children of parents with depression have an increased risk mental illness themselves and there is urgent need to implement effective prevention programmes for this population. "Growing Up Healthy Happy" (“GuG-Auf-Online") online family- group-based cognitive-behavioural preventive programme a strong evidence base. The aim the current study was understand what factors might hamper from participating in programme. Methods An cross-sectional survey conducted Germany 274 who fulfilled inclusion criteria (parental history child aged eight 17 years no illness). included several priori-defined barriers (e.g. format, feelings shame) which rated terms (a) whether barrier relevant them if so, (b) how much it held back participating. Open-ended questions identified additional barriers. In addition qualitative content analysis according Mayring (2008), Pearson correlations were calculated determine severity parents’ symptoms associated their responses. Results following aspects emerged as barriers: shame regarding one's depression, overburden (c) avoidance (not wanting be reminded depression). There that setting significant barrier. Most between parent’s responses statistically ( p < .0037). Conclusions main participation related individual characteristics/ emotional experiences rather than structural issues. Addressing these advertisement future could improve uptake.

Language: Английский

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Examining resilience among child protection professionals during COVID-19: A global comparison across 57 countries DOI
Carmit Katz, Ma’ayan Jacobson, Sidnei Rinaldo Priolo Filho

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Child Abuse & Neglect, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106659 - 106659

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Family resources, resilience beliefs, and parental adaptation: A moderated mediation analysis DOI Creative Commons
Anis Ben Brik, Yunqi Wang

Family Process, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 64(1)

Published: Oct. 13, 2024

Despite the extensive body of evidence documenting how pandemic-related stressors (e.g., disruptions in daily routine) impact individuals' mental health, research examining family mechanisms through which parental stress remains insufficient. The present study aims to address this gap by exploring a moderated mediation model that predicts resulting from accumulation stressors. Specifically, we hypothesized second-stage resilience beliefs indirect paths relationships and marital satisfaction, conditional effects. Study data were collected American parents (n = 1386). There was no satisfaction mediated association between stressor pile-up parent stress. In addition, did not significantly or affect However, relationship across all levels beliefs. findings carry significant implications for post-pandemic interventions, suggesting incorporation belief training management strategies improve intrafamilial communication.

Language: Английский

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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents’ mental health DOI Open Access
Maria Melchior

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(12), P. 2385 - 2386

Published: Nov. 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Parenting and pandemic pressures: Examining nuances in parent, child, and family well-being concerns during COVID-19 in a Canadian sample DOI Creative Commons

Laura Colucci,

Jackson A. Smith, Dillon T. Browne

et al.

Frontiers in Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: April 25, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has caused vast disruptions in family life for Canadian parents since early 2020. While numerous environmental stressors have been identified, including job loss and the demands of balancing work-life conflicts at-home schooling, relatively less is known about areas are most concerned how these worries relate to well-being across system. Methods ( n = 29,831, 90.29% mothers, 57.40% Ontario residents) children aged 0–14 were surveyed their concerns related child, parent, June Structural equation modelling was used model relationship between children, parenting, whole family, association with several sociodemographic variables child disability status, parent sex education, during COVID-19, caregiver employment. Results Parenting, positively correlated. Higher reported by who had not attended university, those experienced employment or reduced hours, families all adults working outside home. Parents a higher three domains: psychosocial well-being. Discussion These results showcase distinct associations social determinants health types caregivers exhibited multiple first wave Canada. Findings interpreted relation clinical intervention public policy targets families.

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Impact of Parents’ Stress on Engagement with Online Learning during COVID-19 DOI Open Access
Eid Abo Hamza, Yasmeen Elsantil

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(14), P. 10900 - 10900

Published: July 12, 2023

To date, existing studies on the relationship between online learning and engagement during COVID-19 pandemic have been limited to students. This paper therefore discusses impact of children’s parents’ stress. In addition, this study also investigates demographics in relation their stress pandemic. do so, adopts a quantitative research approach using survey questionnaire sample 422 parents residing Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC). The hypothesized links components were tested evaluated path analysis. found that academic is significant predictor with learning. Furthermore, technical was cognitive but not behavioral emotional engagement. Personal only engagement; financial an insignificant all types parental Finally, gender qualifications has added new knowledge understanding pandemic, being first investigate COVID-19. conclusion, purpose investigate: (a) academic, technical, financial, personal experience context behavioral, emotional, learning; (b) whether demographic characteristics as well number enrolled students school type are related (four stress) (three engagement).

Language: Английский

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Elterliche Belastungen, Unterstützungsbedarf und Ressourcen nach fast zwei Jahren COVID-19-Pandemie: Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen Studie in Deutschland DOI Creative Commons
Lara Engelke, Sibylle Winter, Babette Renneberg

et al.

Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 72(4), P. 287 - 304

Published: May 23, 2023

Studies assessing the burden of families in second year COVID-19-pandemic and need for support are scarce. Burden, negative positive changes, resources, during a representative sample 1,087 parents (52,0 % female; mean age 40,4) minors Germany were assessed December 2021. We used mixed-method approach.More than 50 percent burdened about development pandemic (58,5 %), restrictions activities outside (54,8 mental health others (54,0 social distance (53,7 %). Parents reported changes partnership (esp. increase conflicts crises; 29,4 school deterioration performance; 25,7 children (38,1 In retrospect, over one-third saw better political communication (36,0 %) financial (34,1 pandemic. December, 23,8 still support: (51,3 (26,6 psychotherapy themselves (25,8 However, especially within family, feelings gratitude new attitudes. Social interaction identified as resources. pandemic, experienced much needed support. Interventions policies should be more targeted needs-oriented.

Language: Английский

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팬데믹 속 자녀돌봄과 온라인 양육담론의 역동성: 코로나19 3년의 온라인 육아 커뮤니티 분석* DOI
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Journal of Family Relations, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(4), P. 65 - 92

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

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