Anger and aggression in children aged 6-12 in lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey

Authors : Hilal KURT SEZER, Nilay BEKTAS AKPINAR, Merve ASKIN CERAN, Gozdenur TANRIKULU

Pages : 72-79

Doi:10.5472/marumj.1244642

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Publication Date : 2023-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study investigated the relationship between parents’ emotional states and the anger and aggression levels of their children between the ages of 6-12 who were in social isolation during the coronavirus disease 2019 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(COVID-19); pandemic in Turkey. Materials and Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional and descriptive design. The sample consisted of 261 parents. Data were collected online during lockdowns between May and September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: More than half of the participants reported that they were unhappy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(53.2%);, sad insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(63.2%);, and worried about the future due to the COVID-19 pandemic insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(70.8%);. Less than a quarter of the participants were angry insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(17.6%);. Children living in districts had significantly higher verbal aggression scores than those living in city centers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p <0.05);. Children with relatives who tested positive for COVID-19 had significantly higher verbal aggression scores than those without insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p <0.05);. Conclusion: Although, preventive measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic prevent the spread of the virus and allow parents and children to spend time together, they also adversely affect mental health.
Keywords : COVID 19, Pandemic, Social isolation, Parent child relationship

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