Anger and aggression in children aged 6-12 in lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey
Date
2023-01Author
KURT SEZER, Hilal
BEKTAŞ AKPINAR, Nilay
AŞKIN CERAN, Merve
TANRIKULU, Gözdenur
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Objective: This study investigated the relationship between parents’ emotional states and their children’s aggression and the anger
and aggression levels of children between the ages of 6-12 who are in social isolation during the coronavirus disease (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 (53.2%), sad (63.2%), and worried about the future due
to the COVID-19 pandemic (70.8%). Less than a quarter of the participants were angry (17.6%). Children living in districts had
significantly higher verbal aggression scores than those living in city centers (p <0.05). Children with relatives who tested positive for
COVID-19 had significantly higher verbal aggression scores than those without (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.
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