Promotion Of Children Research Articles

Shared Book-Reading Amongst Parents of Autistic and Non-Autistic Children

ABSTRACT Shared book-reading (SBR) is a commonplace interaction in the home, yet for families with autistic children, little is known about the types of books parents read with their children, their frequency of reading these books, or how this routine relates to those in families with non-autistic children. This study thus compared the frequency of SBR amongst parents of autistic/non-autistic children, focusing on various book genres (narrative, informational, alphabet, wordless). We also took parents’ variables (age, education, self-efficacy) into consideration. Participants were 216 parents (183 mothers, 33 fathers): 74 with autistic children (Mage = 6.56, SD = 1.33), and 142 without an autism diagnosis (Mage = 4.79, SD = 1.30). Parents of autistic children read wordless picturebooks, narratives, and alphabet books significantly more frequently with their children than those without autism, with no significant differences in terms of overall frequency of SBR. Understanding how these variables relate and interact can facilitate the creation of programmes that more effectively support families’ promotion of children’s literacy development, especially children with autism.

The Child’s Right to Establish and Preserve his or her Identity. Legislative and Case-Law Considerations

Abstract In each state there are certain vulnerable categories of population: children, elderly, disabled people, who need special protection in order to realize their rights. Among them, there are children, whose rights are explicitly regulated in Romania by Law nr. 272/2004 on the protection and promotion of children’s rights, but also in other related laws. In the following, we intend to analyze: the right of the child to establish and preserve his or her identity in accordance with relevant legislation and case law.

아동생활시설의 아동안전보호정책 실천 경험에 관한 연구

The study aimed to understand the experience of child safeguarding policy practice in children's residential care engaged in “Creating Safe Institutions for Children” project and to determine the impact of the project as perceived by participants.
 For the purpose of the study, 6 child safety protection officers and 10 children in 4th grade and above from children’s residential centers and group homes in B area that carried out the project in 2022 were selected as research participants. Qualitative content analysis procedures were used to analyze the data.
 The analysis results were categorized into 11 themes in 4 areas. First, ‘Safe Home’ was the goal of this project and was a living space that provided emotional stability and protection to children. Second, the physical environment of the facility, the characteristics of children in care, the environment outside the facility and online have also become ‘child safety risk factors’ that affect the implementation of child safeguarding policy. Third, in the area of 'experience in child safeguarding policy practice', categories such as 'safety protection monitoring together', 'activities centered on child participation', 'project support that promotes practice', and 'implementation obstacles and limitations' were revealed. Fourth, as ‘changes resulting from the implementation of child safeguarding policies,’ participants reported ‘promotion of institutional safety culture,’ ‘strengthening safeguarding competency of workers,’ and ‘promotion of children’s safety rights.’ Based on the research results, practical suggestions and tasks for further research were presented for the application and spread of child safeguarding policy in residential centers and group homes for children.

Promotion of Children's Social Development through the Establishment of a New Type of Teacher-Child Interaction

Promotion of Children's Social Development through the Establishment of a New Type of Teacher-Child Interaction

Empowering Parents Protects Children: How Social Media Legislation That Reinforces The Right to Parenthood Will Promote Children's Digital Safety

Empowering Parents Protects Children: How Social Media Legislation That Reinforces The Right to Parenthood Will Promote Children's Digital Safety

​​THE EFFECTS OF CHILDREN’S DRAMA ON THE LANGUAGE SKILLS OF 4-5-YEAR-OLDS​

Early childhood is an important period for the development and promotion of children’s language ability, special attention should be paid to the cultivation of children's language ability. The role dialogue and story plot in the story of fairy tales contain lots of language components in this study and is one of the children’s favorite form of activities. In many studies in the literature for preschool children （Mages, 2008; Can- Yaşar, 2009; Laurin, 2010; Ceylan & Ömeroğlu, 2012; Kaya, Günay & Aydın, 2016), all emphasize drama education as an important element of their learning and development. Based on the age characteristics of 4-5year old and two dimensions of children's language ability (listening and expression, reading and narration), four children drama education activities were designed and quasi-experimented in the experimental class. The following conclusions are obtained after the experiment: 1. The children's drama is suitable for promoting the development of 4–5-year-old children's language ability. 2. The children's drama promotes the language ability of 4-5 years old children.

Child protection and prevention of violence against them. The role of international and national organizations

National child protection systems are established to protect children against violence. They must be guided by child protection policies, as well as have reporting mechanisms to support the exchange of good practices in combating violence against children. To come up with legislative proposals to combat violence against children and to protect them. Society also has an important role, being educated to act in the promotion and protection of the rights of children under the age of 18, to support and encourage the respect and promotion of children’s rights. No less important is the development by strengthening the integrated child protection systems as effectively as possible, which will encourage all the relevant authorities and services for a better collaboration, in a system where the child is placed at the center of concerns. The rights of children in conflict with the law as perpetrators, victims or witnesses of crimes are not fully realized, and efforts to reintegrate them into a normal environment still require a lot of work.

Educational Psychology: The Key to Prevention and Child-Adolescent Mental Health.

Educational psychology ranks second, after clinical psychology, in terms of professional activity profiles but in recent decades, the role of the educational psychologist has blurred. The specialized literature was reviewed, and previous works by the author on the subject were updated. This article emphasizes the relevance of educational psychology for the prevention and promotion of child and adolescent mental health. For this purpose, we must delimit the functions of the psychologist in educational contexts, differentiating it from other professional roles. To this end: (1) the main functions of the educational psychologist with students, their families, and teachers are proposed; (2) the postgraduate training necessary to perform these functions is described; and (3) the relevant role that educational centers can play in the promotion of child and adolescent mental health is shown, using, as an example, two problems: Bullying-cyberbullying and depression in childhood and adolescence. Schools should incorporate educational psychologists to develop assessment, prevention, and intervention activities, and schools must be contexts where emotional well-being is promoted and psychological and mental health problems are prevented. The work makes a proposal for intervention from educational psychology.

Preschool Emotional Problems in the Post-Pandemic Era between Parental Risk and Protective Factors

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

Editorial: The use of digital technologies in the promotion of children’s health

Editorial: The use of digital technologies in the promotion of children’s health

Have The European Union Guidelines been a Driving Force in the Inclusion of Children’s Rights into the German “Sachunterricht” Course Curriculum?

It is observed that efforts are made to benefit from the perspective of the Universal Convention on the Rights of the Child and to undertake the protection and promotion of children’s rights more effectively in countries that are members of the European Union/membership process with the European Union Agreement (Lisbon Treaty) which came into force in 2009. In this direction, the European Union Guidelines on the Promotion and Protection of Children’s Rights were published to guide the EU member countries and their countries in the process of membership in their work on children’s rights. So, the research purposed primarily to examine the status of children’s rights in the official Sachunterricht course curriculum used in the German education system in line with the EU Guidelines. In the research, a holistic multiple-state pattern was adopted from the qualitative research approach patterns. In the process of obtaining research data, the document review method was used. The official Sachunterricht course curriculum in sixteen states in the Federal Republic of Germany was examined in this scope. As a consequence of the research, it was concluded that the content included in the curriculum in most states is in line with the EU Guidelines. However, we saw just a few curricula have that there are statements of attainment and study examples regarding children’s right to protection and participation. At this point, studies can be put forward to make all education curricula more compatible with EU Guiding Principles. These studies should ensure that the teaching curricula that countries will use address children’s rights and related learning outcomes and teaching activities aimed at recognizing children’s rights, preventing discrimination against them, building a culture of universal peace, and preparing children for responsible lives in a free society.

Intervention Service in Situations of Trafficking, Migration, Repatriation, Street Exploitation and the Role of the Social Worker

The importance and the essential role of the social worker who works in the Intervention Service in Situations of Trafficking, Migration, Repatriation, Exploitation and Street Assistance are highlighted in this article. The protection and promotion of children's rights in Romania is carried out both at local level in communities, but mainly through specialised services in each county of the country. Assessing the role of the social worker, a member of the multidisciplinary team, in the context of protection and promotion of children's rights in situations of trafficking, migration or repatriation, it is possible to understand the complexity of his/her work in coordinating specialised interventions. The social worker is present with the beneficiaries in order to provide social services according to their needs, and when the recipients of these services are children, the social worker has the main role in accompanying the child and the family throughout this process, showing empathy and compassion towards them.

Designing a Communication Strategy Toward the Promotion of Children’s Oral Health Among Parents/Caretakers in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines: An Action Research

Designing a Communication Strategy Toward the Promotion of Children’s Oral Health Among Parents/Caretakers in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines: An Action Research

Women’s empowerment and nutritional status of children in the Gambia: further analysis of the 2020 Gambia demographic and health survey

Empowering women and the promotion of children’s health are key components of the Sustainable Development Goals targeted for achievement by 2030. The survival of young children, which depends on their nutrition, is influenced by an interaction of factors at the household level. This study aims to investigate the association between women’s empowerment and undernutrition among children under age 5 using The Gambia Demographic Health Survey (GDHS) 2019–20.Children’s undernutrition was measured with two indicators: stunting and underweight. The women’s empowerment indicators were educational status, employment, decision making, age at first sex and age at first birth, and acceptance of wife beating. StataSE software Version 17 was used for data analysis. Analyses were cluster-adjusted, sample-weighted, with confounding/moderating variables. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations were computed for all variables. Bivariate and multivariate analysis of the outcomes and women’s empowerment were conducted.The prevalence of stunting and underweight among the children under age 5 was 17% and 12%, respectively. The results of the multiple logistic regression show that women with no education had 51% (OR = 1.51; 95% CI = 1.11–2.07; p = 0.009), and 52% (OR = 1.52; 95% CI = 1.06–2.14; p = 0.022) greater odds of having children under age 5 who were stunted or underweight compared to those women with primary and higher level of education, respectively. Mothers with a body mass index classified as thin were associated with an increased odds of having stunted (OR = 1.44; 95% CI 1.01–2.05; p = 0.033) and underweight (OR = 1.69; 95% CI = 1.58–3.52; P < 0.001) children. In addition, women who reported accepting wife beating had 69% (OR = 1.69; 95% CI 1.22–2.35; p = 0.002) and 66% (OR = 1.66; 95% CI 1.15–2.40; p = 0.006) greater odds of having stunted and underweight children respectively compared to those who did not accept wife beating.In conclusion, the result of this study shows that women’s empowerment is associated with undernutrition among children under age 5 in The Gambia. This is suggesting that implementing policies and interventions that increase the empowerment of women will contribute to the improvement of child nutrition in the country.

11- to 13-Year-Old Children's Rejection and Acceptance of Unfamiliar Food: The Role of Food Play and Animalness.

Promoting children's healthy food behavior is important in reducing the risk of developing obesity; it is therefore relevant to investigate methods to promote healthy food choices. This study's aim was to investigate differences in rejection-acceptance mechanisms related to unfamiliar foods depending on the inclusion of tactile exercises prior to cooking and food origin. Participant observation was applied in a school setting. Eight fifth and sixth grade classes were recruited from four Danish schools (n = 129). The classes were divided into two groups: animal (AG; quail) and nonanimal (NAG; bladderwrack). AG and NAG were subdivided into two groups: food print (FP) and no food print (NFP). Applied thematic analysis was applied. During preparation/cooking, NFP displayed disgust-related rejection, whereas FP displayed inappropriateness-related rejection. FP exhibited more playful behavior. Inappropriateness and animalness drove AG rejection. NAG rejection was driven by the slimy texture of the food and the perception of it 'not being food'. Acceptance was driven by taste and familiarity. In conclusion, the inclusion of tactile exercises could increase children's exploratory food behavior, and the promotion of children's healthy food behavior should not solely focus on choosing foods deemed safe and familiar, since, despite rejection during cooking, acceptance is ultimately possible.

Promoting the Welfare Needs of Ghanaian Children through Policy Interventions and Programs-Reflections of UNCRC Provisions

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) until date, remains the most relevant and comprehensive international instrument on Children’s rights. However, its implementation has suffered drawbacks stemming from administrative, cultural, economic and ideological diversities of member-states; thus slowing down the promotion of Children’s welfare in many respects. That stated, many countries of both Global North and South are stepping up their efforts with regard to child rights and welfare promotion in recent times. This study examines child welfare promotion in Ghana through structural, legal, social and policy interventions by state, in keeping with UNCRC provisions. The case study design model, mainly employed an exploratory qualitative research approach that involved 20 participants, and underpinned by an interpretivist philosophical paradigm. The study argues that government’s social intervention activities, as well as, its institutional and legal reforms have come to impact positively on the promotion and protection of child welfare. These gains notwithstanding, the implementation processes are still plagued with challenges of inadequate funding of programs as underpinned by lack of political-will. Against this backdrop, the study urges government to back its numerous action plans with adequate financial, technical and human resource provisions for the realization of Convention goals; while stiffer punishments are meted out to violators of child rights. This study provides member-states, governmental agencies, child policy makers and civil society basic insights into child rights and welfare promotion, in keeping with the tenets of UNCRC provisions.

Can mindfulness training in primary schools promote mental wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Can mindfulness training in primary schools promote mental wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa? There is growing evidence that whole-school mindfulness training delivered as an integral element of the curriculum promotes children's mental well-being and improves educational outcomes (Phan et al., 2022). The Global Health Research Group on Promoting Children's and Adolescents' (CAs) Mental Wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aims to contribute to improving the mental well-being of CAs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by researching the effectiveness and efficiency of delivering mindfulness training in primary schools, in two of the poorest SSA counties, Ethiopia and Rwanda.

This is my truth, tell me yours. Positioning children as authors of knowledge through facilitation of narratives in dialogic interactions

ABSTRACT The article discusses data from educational workshops in English and Italian classrooms, in the context of a research project funded by the European Union. The research promoted children’s work on personal memories and the dialogical exchange in the classroom of narratives related to memories. Facilitation was utilised to foster children’s contributions to interactions, empowering children's epistemic status as authors of valid knowledge to create favourable conditions for dialogue in the classroom. The article discusses a facilitative action that impacted on the promotion of children’s narratives: facilitators’ comments on narratives. Facilitators’ comments take form as 1) personal stories; 2) displacements. Both types of comments proved particularly effective in supporting children’s agency as authorship of narratives during workshops as a component of dialogic learning.

The role of local NGOs in promoting the children rights in mountainous regions: Experience from “Nuôi Em” project in Vietnam – a descriptive case study

Background & objectiveVietnam has played a significant role in promoting children's rights, becoming the second nation in the world, and the first in Asia, to officially embrace the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This study focuses on analyzing lessons learnt from Nuôi Em Project, a representative initiative aimed at promoting children's rights in mountainous regions of Vietnam. MethodsQuantitative data from the Nuôi Em project reports spanning from 2014 to 2022, including the report for the year 2022, was analyzed in combination with qualitative data obtained through in-depth interviews with 03 stakeholders (project managerial boards, and authorities in the target regions of the project). The study identified five key factors contributing to the project's success: (i) Financial sustainability; (ii) Social impact, (iii) Community involvement; (iv) Leadership and management, and (v) Adaptability. ResultsThe Nuôi Em project demonstrated remarkable success in raising funds and providing nutrition support to children in 19 mountainous provinces of Vietnam. Over the course of 9 years, the project provided lunch meals to 60,000 ethnic children in kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. To ensure sustainability, the project adopted a community-based fundraising approach and established close collaboration with the government to implement project activities. However, the sustainability score is low with the percentage of sustainability 46.7% (28 score/maximum score of 60). ConclusionThe Nuôi Em initiative has emerged as a crucial contributor to the protection and promotion of children's rights in remote mountainous regions, particularly in terms of nutrition and access to clean water. Based on the findings, the study proposes several recommendations for the improvement of the Nuoi Em initiative. Firstly, the project should adopt a social business model by collaborating with parents in developing traditional products from the mountainous regions. Secondly, using the funds which not in use as interest-free loans to local people (parents) with a commitment to repayment within a specified timeframe could enhance the economy sustainability by promoting traditional products. Finally, the initiative should establish itself as a professional non-governmental organization with dedicated personnel, standardized procedures, and strategic planning.

Advanced nursing practice in child continence: the experience of creating an online course.

To report the experience of creating an online extension course, focusing on Advanced Nursing Practice in the promotion ofchild continence. An experience report on the creation of a course for nursing students, carried out in the second half of 2021 at a federal university in Brazil. It was based on the Meaningful Learning Theory, Instructional Design, and on the Digital Storytelling strategy. The course was planned to be offered online, including knowledge about childhood continence, Advanced Nursing Practice, urinary and intestinal symptoms, and nurses' work in the context of pediatric urology. The authors proposed an innovative online course based on their experience to promote the teaching of child urological care in nursing education.