코로나 19 장기화에 따른 유아기 자녀를 둔 어머니의 가정양육 경험에 관한 연구

Abstract

Objectives In this study, it was conducted to find out the difficulties and needs of mothers experienced due to the prolonged COVID-19.
 Methods To this end, five mothers with children attending kindergartens located in the metropolitan area were divided into two groups and conducted in-depth interviews to find out the difficulties and demands of mothers who experienced COVID-19 for more than two years.
 Results As a result of the study, the study participants cited first, restrictions on children's outdoor activities and a surge in stress from mothers as the biggest difficulties. Second, they were most worried about their children’s lack of various experiences and peer relationships. Third, they wanted to carry out an appropriate amount of activities and to prepare for elementary school admission in kindergarten. Fourth, they wanted to provide national support for education expenses and emergency family support expenses that must be paid even in the absence of kindergarten, and to operate a platform that proposes activities that can be done with children.
 Conclusions Therefore, this study is meaningful in that it presents basic data to understand matters related to family care changed due to the prolonged COVID-19 and to establish measures to cope with pandemic situations such as COVID-19 in the future.