Emotional Well-being Of Children Research Articles

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Positive learning experiences stem from active engagement with lessons and greater interaction in learning activities. Play is also important for development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children. Therefore the method of learning while playing is a good learning method and can be applied to learning mathematics. The purpose of this Field Work Practice is to motivate children in learning, especially in mathematics. The use of learning while playing methods like this can increase children's interest in learning so they don't feel bored and have more fun when learning math. The intervention used in this practicum activity is a mezzo intervention using the group work method through general or general stages which consist of; Engagement Intake Contract, Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation, and ending with Termination

Obesity in Children : Long-Term Causes and Consequences


 Obesity in children has reached epidemic levels in both developed and developing countries. Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have a significant impact on physical and psychological health. Overweight and obese children tend to be obese into adulthood and are more likely to develop non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease at a younger age. The mechanism of obesity is not fully understood and is believed to be a disorder with various causes. In general, overweight and obesity are assumed to result from increased calorie and fat intake. On the other hand, there is supporting evidence that excessive sugar intake through soft drinks, an increase in portion size, and a steady decline in physical activity play a major role in the increase in obesity rates worldwide. Child obesity can greatly affect children's physical, social and emotional well-being, and self-confidence. It is also associated with poor academic performance and a lower quality of life experienced by children. Many comorbid conditions such as metabolic, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, hepatic, pulmonary, and renal disorders have also been seen to be associated with childhood obesity. The growing problem of childhood obesity can be slowed, if society focuses on its causes. Overweight and obesity cannot be solved through individual actions alone. A comprehensive response is needed to create a healthy environment that can support individuals in making healthy choices based on knowledge and skills related to health and nutrition. This response requires government commitment and leadership, long-term investment, and whole-of-society engagement to protect children's right to good health and well-being. Progress can be made if all actors remain committed to working together towards the common goal of ending childhood obesity. This literature review discusses obesity in children by explaining what risk factors influence and long-term consequences for children.

Psychological, endocrine and polygenic predictors of emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in a longitudinal birth cohort

The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the lives of families and the well-being of both parents and their children. Various factors, including prenatal stress, dysregulated stress response systems, and genetics may have influenced how the stress caused by the pandemic impacted the well-being of different family members. The present work investigated if emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic could be predicted by developmental stress-related and genetic factors. Emotional well-being of 7–10 year-old children (n = 263) and mothers (n = 241) (participants in a longitudinal German birth cohort (POSEIDON)) was assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic using the CRISIS questionnaire at two time periods (July 2020–October 2020; November 2020–February 2021). Associations of the children’s and mothers’ well-being with maternal perceived stress, of the children’s well-being with their salivary and morning urine cortisol at 45 months, and polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for depression, schizophrenia, loneliness were investigated. Lower emotional well-being was observed in both children and mothers during compared to before the pandemic, with the children’s but not the mothers’ emotional well-being improving over the course of the pandemic. A positive association between the child and maternal emotional well-being was found. Prenatally assessed maternal perceived stress was associated with a lower well-being in children, but not in mothers. Cortisol measures and PRSs were not significantly associated with the children’s emotional well-being. The present study confirms that emotional well-being of children and mothers are linked, and were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with differences in development over time.

Role of nursing care after retinoblastoma surgery in children: A narrative review

Retinoblastoma emerges as the predominant intraocular malignancy during childhood. Surgical interventions address specific clinical situations, balancing tumor regression and visual functionality. Also, nurses play a pivotal role in preoperative preparations, intraoperative support, and postoperative care, contributing to the child's physical and emotional well-being. The study aims to comprehensively review nursing care post-retinoblastoma surgery, providing an educational and research foundation in pediatric oncology. A literature review on nursing care after retinoblastoma surgery utilized diverse databases and keywords. Searches spanned Persian (Magiran and Scientific Information Database), international databases including PubMed and Google Scholar search engine, employing Boolean operators. Initially, 120 articles underwent screening, resulting in 9 meeting the criteria after eliminating duplicates. Nursing care following retinoblastoma surgery is a meticulous and multifaceted process aimed at ensuring the child's holistic well-being and triumphant recovery. The three key focus areas include surgical site care, pain management, and complication monitoring. Surgical site care involves vigilant oversight, prompt reporting of concerns, and meticulous attention to the healing process. Pain management strategies, tailored to the child's age, involve medication and non-pharmacological methods, enhancing overall well-being. Proactive monitoring for complications encompasses regular assessments of vital signs and visual changes, emphasizing effective communication within the healthcare team. The comprehensive follow-up care extends beyond immediate concerns, addressing medical evaluations, visual assessments, psychosocial support, educational guidance, and lifestyle considerations. This approach ensures a thorough and successful postoperative journey for the child. Nursing care after retinoblastoma surgery is vital for children's recovery. The holistic approach involves meticulous surgical site management, personalized pain relief, proactive complication monitoring, and comprehensive follow-up care. Effective communication and collaboration ensure tailored support for each child, emphasizing a patient-centric approach for a successful postoperative journey.

Timing, Requirement, and Clinical Perspective of Early Intervention in Orthodontic

Early orthodontic intervention, commonly referred to as Phase 1 or interceptive orthodontics, aims to correct dental misalignment and bite issues in children aged six to ten. This article synthesizes current evidence-based studies and clinical experiences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the timing, necessity, and efficacy of early orthodontic treatment. Topics explored include the correction of posterior crossbites, Class III and Class II malocclusions, open bites, and arch length disparities. The article underscores the advantage of leveraging the child's ongoing growth for easier and more effective treatment, thereby potentially minimizing future complications and surgical interventions. It also highlights the importance of early intervention in enhancing emotional well-being in children by addressing associated psychological concerns. However, it notes that the effectiveness of early treatment in cases of Class II malocclusions, open bites, and arch length discrepancies is still debated among professionals. The article aims to equip orthodontists with knowledge and clinical insights for optimal early intervention strategies, offering tried-and-true methods where research evidence is inconclusive.

Emotional wellbeing in children and young people with diabetes

Emotional wellbeing in children and young people with diabetes

Значение гуманитарной экспертизы в юридической психологии и криминалистике

The article considers the conceptual and legal aspects of humanitarian expert appraisal, the current state of its procedure in relation to various objects, the possibilities for improving the legal framework for the humanitarian expert appraisal of games, toys and play facilities. The conceptual, ontological, methodological foundations of humanitarian expert appraisal as a type of social practice have began to be realized only recently. At present, we can talk about the relative formalization of the methodological aspects of the psychological component of humanitarian expert appraisal; debatable issues and disagreements are still observed. There is no clear-cut procedure for appointing humanitarian expert appraisal, the grounds for its appointment have not been defined, and the practice of taking into account its recommendations has not been formalized. To some extent, this picture is objective, since the objects of humanitarian expert appraisal are also diverse. Nevertheless, some legally determined commonality in conducting humanitarian expert examination is appropriate. The area of humanitarian expert appraisal that concerns the analysis of games and toys seems to be closest to the solution of the indicated problem. Until 2007 the possible negative impact on the child's health and emotional well-being of board, computer and other games, toys, play facilities was controlled through a mandatory socio-psychological and pedagogical examination. The latter was carried out on the basis of a temporary procedure approved by the Ministry of Education, was preliminary in nature and ensured that games and toys were tested for compliance with psychological safety criteria and contribution to the child's development. This procedure was canceled, and the new one is still not accepted. Thus, it should be stated that children in modern Russia are not protected legally from harm that can be caused to their psyche and development. The main conclusion of the article concerns the need to eliminate the existing gap in Russian legislation regarding the regulation of the procedure for the examination of games, toys and play facilities, as well as determining the subject responsible for the development of such rules. Apparently, such an examination should be voluntary, and it is important to take into account its results in the system of information labeling of computer games. It is advisable to label games not only on the basis of aspects of age recommendations, but also to use content marking that warns of the presence of scenes with certain undesirable content in the game.

Ensuring the Child's Right to Communication With Both Parents in the Context of Parental Divorce: A Lithuanian Case Study

Abstract Reflecting on the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, which emphasises that progress in sustainable development depends on ensuring prosperity, and in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims to promote the well-being of all age groups, including children, this study aims to examine the child's legitimate right to communicate with both parents in the context of divorce and support arrangements. Filling the gaps in previous research, our research problem is focused on analysing the impact on sustainability, the child's emotional well-being and the protection of the child's rights in the situation of parental divorce. Following the emergent approach, an instrumental case study design and a qualitative research strategy were employed using methods such as content analysis of legal documents and semi-structured interviews. The research questions addressed two dimensions of the analysis: the factors contributing to the exercise of the child's right to communicate with the separated parent; and violations of the child's rights where the child's right to communicate with both parents is not properly ensured or not at all ensured. The results of this study reveal that the parent living with the child after the divorce acts contrary to the best interests of the child, denying the child's inherent right to be raised and educated by both parents.

The psychological, psychosocial and emotional wellbeing of children and young people with leukaemia

Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer, and with the success of current treatment, it has an overall survival rate of up to 92%. Despite this, treatment does not come without consequences. As a result, it is no surprise that recent research has examined the long-term implications of this treatment. An integrative review was conducted to capture a broad range of primary research studies from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Four electronic databases were searched, displaying 3239 articles, of which nine met all the inclusion criteria. This integrative review explores these studies, using thematic analysis, with the purpose of identifying the impact this disease has on the psychological, psychosocial and emotional wellbeing of children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with leukaemia. The review highlighted the vast impact that a leukaemia diagnosis can have on CYP and five main trends emerged: experienced emotions; relationships with peers; relationships with family; academic challenges; and differentiating factors. As a result of the findings, it is recommended that CYP receive psychological support from diagnosis, with a regular reassessment throughout treatment. Parents and carers require support to enable them to efficiently care for their children. It is evident from this review that further research in this area would be beneficial to address some gaps in the literature.

Children's Emotional Well-Being, Difficulties, and Aggressive Behaviour during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in German-Speaking Switzerland

Children's Emotional Well-Being, Difficulties, and Aggressive Behaviour during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in German-Speaking Switzerland

Parental repartnering and child well-being: What role does coresidence play?

Objective: The paper examines the effects of parental repartnering (including residential and nonresidential partnerships) on children’s well-being. Background: An increasing number of children experience the repartnering of their parents. While previous research has focused on coresidential repartnering, this paper also considers the transition to a steady nonresidential (living apart together – LAT) partnership of formerly single parents. Specifically, the paper examines whether these transitions differ in their effect on children. Method: This study uses data from the German Family Panel (pairfam) to analyze the effects of parental repartnering on children’s emotional and behavioral well-being. The children in the sample were seven to 16 years old. Individual fixed effects regressions were estimated for two types of parental partnership transitions: the formation of a LAT partnership and the formation of a coresidential partnership. Results: The results show that children's emotional symptoms increased in response to both parental LAT repartnering and coresidential repartnering, whereas children’s conduct problems increased only in response to parental coresidential repartnering. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the formation of a nonresidential partnership by a parent can affect children's emotional well-being, and thus should be considered when analyzing post-separation family development.

A Review of 'A Gender Flexible Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education'

Gender is an important feature that people use to analyse social stimuli, children start to form gender stereotypes as early as the preschool education. It is noteworthy that contemporary early childhood education is usually driven by child-centred values that does not address the significance of gender issues for young children. Nevertheless, Aina and Cameron discover that stereotypes might be harmful to children's physical and emotional well-being. Accordingly, it is controversial about the degree to which preschool teachers could implement teaching methods to eliminate these gender stereotypes and improve young children's understanding of gender. An article by Jo Warin and Vina Adriany, 'A gender-flexible pedagogy in early childhood education', gives a detailed investigation in this area. This review will examine the article from five perspectives, including purpose, argument, theoretical concepts, and methodology, and followed by a reflection.

Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family.

To analyze the effects of children's malocclusions and associated quality of life on family relationships by evaluating psychometric characteristics of the Family Impact Scale (FIS) in adolescents seeking orthodontic treatment. Included were 334 participants (children aged 11-14years; 53% female and 47% male) and their parents (84% mothers, 16% fathers) who were recruited at two dental clinics in Croatia. The Child Perception Questionnaire, Parental-Caregiver Perception Questionnaire, and FIS were administered. Malocclusion severity was estimated using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need Dental Health Component. The presence of caries was also recorded. Factor analysis, t‑test, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Unidimensional FIS measuring global family impacts had higher internal consistency (α = 0.73-0.81) compared to the specific dimensions of family impacts (α = 0.60-0.69). Global family impacts were higher in children with more severe malocclusions and existing dental caries, primarily influencing parental activity, and parental emotions dimensions (p < 0.05). In multiple regression, parental perception of child's emotional well-being, oral symptoms, and social well-being (p < 0.001) were significant predictors of global family impacts, whereas child's quality of life perception, malocclusion severity, or child sex were not. Reduction of an increased overjet by orthodontic treatment affected changes in the global family impacts, mainly by reducing the emotional issues of parents (p < 0.05). The child's malocclusion influenced the family, primarily parental emotions. Family influences were mostly determined by parental perception of the child's altered psychosocial well-being. The FIS had adequate psychometric properties.

Mother-child dyad support needs to be expressed by mothers diagnosed with breast cancer.

To investigate the support needs identified by Taiwanese breast cancer diagnosed mothers for themselves and their 6-12-year-old children for implementation in a support group. Mothers with dependent children are burdened with diverse child-centered concerns while battling breast cancer. A better understanding of the concomitant support needs of mothers and their children can yield tailored support for ill mothers and their children. A qualitative descriptive study employing content analysis of collected data. Between February and June of 2020, semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 20 mothers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last 2 years. Qualitative content analysis was used. This study followed the COREQ guidelines. Ill mothers favoured a hybrid format for support groups, consisting of mother-only, child-only, and mother-child group sessions. The content analysis yielded four themes for mother-only group sessions: (1) learning to reach out to children; (2) dealing with negative emotions; (3) how to say goodbye to children; and (4) resetting for the future. Three themes related to child-only group sessions emerged: (1) emotional and health education; (2) getting along with a sick mother; and (3) preparing for uncertainty. The core theme for mother-child group sessions was relationship enhancement. The findings revealed that mother-reported support needs of ill mothers and their children included support for improving children's emotional well-being and mothers' emotional coping, preparing for uncertainty, and promoting intimacy in the mother-child relationship. A relation-focused approach to psychosocial support group development that allows mother-child mutual influences on each other's coping to be addressed bilaterally is suggested. Mothers diagnosed with breast cancer were interviewed for data collection and invited to review and validate the synthesised data for enhancing the credibility of the study.

P03-02 Benefits of play that include physical activity in preschoolers on their adaptive functioning

BackgroundPhysical activity promotes the better physical and emotional well-being of children. A high percentage of Chilean children do not reach the minimum daily time expected of physical activity. Parents and educators of preschoolers are fundamental to the development of activities that involve movement. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the weekly time that Chilean preschoolers include physical activity in their plays and children's development. Also, compare child development between preschoolers who engaged in physical activity play with or without caregivers' presence.MethodsThe sample consisted of 54 preschoolers aged 34.7-65.9 months (mean 52.0±10.2). The parents completed: a) Ages and Stages Questionnaire Third Edition to measure communication, motor, solving-problem, and personal-social development, and Ages and Stages Questionnaire Socioemotional to measure the socio-emotional development of children and their areas (self-regulation, compliance, autonomy, adaptive functioning (physiological needs), affection, social communication, and interaction; b) an ad-hoc questionnaire to register the time that children dedicate weekly to physical activity on their play, and if their children engaged in play that included physical activity with their caregivers or not.ResultsPearson coefficient showed that preschoolers' time spent weekly on plays that included physical activity was moderate and significant (p > 0.05) when related to social communication's, adaptive-functioning's, personal-social's, and communication's development. T Student for independent samples revealed that Self-regulation (t=-2.09; p > 0.05) and adaptive-functioning's development (t=-2.99; p > 0.01) were better in preschoolers engaged in play that included physical activity with their caregivers than those who did not play with them. A multivariate regression analysis indicated that preschoolers' adaptive-functioning could be predicted by a combination of higher time dedicated weekly to physical activity on their play and children playing with their caregivers.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that physical activity in preschoolers could benefit their physiological needs. Thus, it is necessary to promote strategies that include the family and increase physical activity time on children's plays.

Parents' perceptions of children's emotional well-being during spring 2020 COVID-19 restrictions: A qualitative study with parents of young children in England.

BackgroundDuring COVID‐19 restrictions in England in spring 2020, early years settings for young children were closed to all but a small percentage of families, social contact was limited and play areas in parks were closed. Concerns were raised about the impact of these restrictions on young children's emotional well‐being. The aim of this study was to explore parents' perceptions of young children's emotional well‐being during these COVID‐19 restrictions.MethodsWe interviewed 20 parents of children 3–4 years due to begin school in England in September 2020. Interviews were conducted via telephone (n = 18) and video call (n = 2), audio‐recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interviews focused on childcare arrangements, children's behaviour and transition to school. A sample of transcripts were coded line by line to create a coding framework, which was subsequently applied to the remaining transcripts. Coded data were then analysed using a nurture lens to develop themes and further understanding.ResultsParticipants were predominantly mothers (n = 16), White British (n = 10) and educated to degree level (n = 13), with half the sample living in the highest deprivation quintile in England (n = 10). Five were single parents. Three themes developed from nurturing principles were identified: creating age‐appropriate explanations, understanding children's behaviour and concerns about school transition. Parents reported that their children's emotional well‐being was impacted and described attempts to support their young children while looking ahead to their transition to primary school.ConclusionsThis study is one of the first to examine in‐depth perceptions of COVID‐19 restrictions on young children's emotional well‐being. The longer term impacts are not yet understood. Although young children may be unable to understand in detail what the virus is, they undoubtedly experience the disruption it brings to their lives. The well‐being of families and children needs to be nurtured as they recover from the effects of the pandemic to allow them to thrive.

Emotional Well-Being of Children and Youth with Severe Motor and Communication Impairment: A Conceptual Understanding

ABSTRACT Background Children and youth with severe motor and communication impairment (SMCI) have difficulty providing self-expression through typical speech, writing with a paper and pencil, or using a standard keyboard. Their emotional expressions can be missed by peers and novel caregivers. Purpose To describe the indicators and components of emotional experiences for children/youth with SMCI. Methods Primary guardians of nine children/youth with SMCI were involved in photo/video data collection and follow-up qualitative interviews. Twenty-one familiar people (e.g., friends, family members, and/or care team) participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews. Results A conceptual understanding of emotional well-being specific to the population has been developed consisting of nine themes, encompassed by four domains i) Core Attributes, ii) Personal Experiences, iii) Surroundings, iv) Expression and Reception. Conclusions Emotional experiences of children/youth with SMCI are diversely expressed. Primary guardian and familiar person insight can be amplified to positively impact care and participation.

Parental migration status moderates the link between parent-child relationship and children's well-being through psychological distress.

The effects of parental migration on the well-being of left-behind children (LBC) are varied. Several studies demonstrated that parental migration reduces children's psychological health but other research showed contradictory results. This study sought to clarify this issue by examining the mediating role of psychological distress and the moderating role of parental migration status in the association between the parent-child relationship and children's psychological distress. A total of 743 LBC and 688 non-LBC self-reported their parent-child relationship, psychological distress, and well-being. Findings showed that psychological distress mediated the association between parent-child relationship and children's well-being. This denotes that greater parent-child relationship results into lowered levels of psychological distress, and in turn, increases children's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Moreover, the link between parent-child relationship and psychological distress was found to be contingent to parental migration status. Specifically, the negative association between parent-child relationship and psychological distress was especially strong among LBC in contrast to non- LBC. This implies that children with higher quality relationships with their parents tend to exhibit decreased severity of psychological distress symptoms, especially in children whose parents are working overseas. These results underscore the dynamic role of parent-child relationship in the well-being of LBC, and suggest ways to develop intervention programs that include cultivating skills in managing psychological distress and improving the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of LBC.

Occupational Health Sufferings of Child Waste Workers in South Asia: A Scoping Review.

Background: Child labor remains a health hazard, affecting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of children. Children engage in waste management through various channels while constantly working to create a healthier and cleaner environment and exposing themselves to numerous health risks. Thus, this scoping review aims to explore the occupational injuries, health hazards, and sufferings of child waste workers in South Asia. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a scoping review of available relevant scientific literature was completed to comprehensively analyze the extent of child waste workers’ health suffering. Online databases PubMed, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar were searched for predefined criteria. Collected references were screened with Rayyan web tools and Endnote. Based on study inclusion criteria, a thematic synthesis was performed on the findings of 12 articles. Results: This study’s findings provided deep insights into the most prevalent occupational health sufferings among child waste workers, as depicted in the available literature. Prevalence of injuries like cuts and wounds was found predominant. These injuries are caused by the collection, transportation, dumping, and recycling of waste. Respiratory, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases are more prevalent among child waste worker children than in control groups of the same socioeconomic backgrounds. A higher chance of genetic or neuro-degenerative disorder and DNA mutation indicates a long-term effect on the children working in the waste management sector. Psychological sufferings were the least explored, although very common among child laborers. MPD (Minor Psychiatric Disorder) was very high among waste workers. Regarding healthcare-seeking behavior, traditional methods are preferable rather than formal health facilities. More research is required in this area due to a lack of evidence on the health problems of child waste workers. Conclusions: Occupational hazards were myriad among child waste workers. Though many children are involved in waste management, they are typically excluded from mainstream child protection and support systems, making them more exposed to occupational harassment and injury. Policymakers should design specific programs for these vulnerable groups considering the issues below, i.e., provide protective equipment such as facemasks, gloves, footwear, and rag sorting tools to safeguard them from physical damage and illness, ensure access to health care, to school, and provide basic nutrients to them. Furthermore, the authorities should think of alternative income generating programs for these groups of children.

The importance of an outdoor playground for children with epilepsy and their family during and after hospitalization: A qualitative study of parents' experiences

ObjectivesTo explore parents' experiences of using an outdoor playground during hospitalization with their child with epilepsy. MethodThe study is based on a qualitative exploratory design. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 10 parents with a child with epilepsy (6–11 years). A phenomenological- hermeneutic approach was taken, inspired by Ricoeur. Data analysis and interpretation have been conducted at three levels: naive reading, structural analysis, and critical interpretation and discussion. ResultsDuring hospitalization the playground was the children's territory, where children felt safe, in control and normality. Parents experienced valuable time with their children through participation, and play facilitated communication and reduced pain and negative emotions. The playground improved parents and children's emotional well-being during hospitalization. Further, it supported coping with epilepsy, and contributed to gain successful experiences thus children developed self-esteem. ConclusionThe study indicates that to the parents, an outdoor playground at the hospital environment is valuable for supporting children with epilepsy and their families to cope with hospitalization and everyday life, and it contributes to improve the family's physical, social and emotional well-being. The results emphasize that play at an outdoor playground could be integrated in the care and treatment during hospitalization.