Coping with COVID-19: U.S. Children’s Emotional Representations of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Principal Author
Hailey Thomas
Graduate
Co-Author(s)
Pond Almendarez, Sarah Tanner
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Jennifer Clegg
Abstract
A recent study in Northern Spain examined what children ages 3-12 thought about COVID-19 by having the parents ask their children two questions (Idoiaga et al., 2020). Researchers then analyzed the common themes that were mentioned by the children. Younger children tended to express emotions such as fear, boredom, and anger toward the virus, while older children worried more about how long the virus would last and expressed concern over their family’s health, specifically their grandparents (Idoiaga et al., 2020). There is still much unknown regarding U.S. children’s perspective of the pandemic and what they believe about the COVID-19 virus or on U.S. children’s social-emotional development during the pandemic. The present study will replicate the aforementioned protocol by Idoiaga and colleagues (2020) to examine what U.S. children ages 3-12 think about the coronavirus. We will also include three additional questions from another recent study by Idoiaga, Mondragon, and colleagues (2020). Due to cultural differences between Spain and the U.S., and differences in the timing of our survey, we anticipate that our findings will be a reflection of a more individualistic culture and a very different socio-political response to COVID-19. We hypothesize that U.S. children will place more emphasis on how the virus affects their own lives, particularly in older children. Understanding how children perceive COVID-19 provides researchers with a valuable framework to support and accommodate social and emotional deficits in U.S. children during the pandemic.
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This study sounds incredibly important and timely. Examining children’s perspectives on COVID-19 can offer valuable insights into their emotions, concerns, and understanding of the virus. It’s intriguing to see the differences in themes expressed by younger and older children in the Northern Spain study, with younger children focusing on emotions and older children expressing worries about the virus’s duration and their family’s health.
Replicating this study in the U.S. context is crucial, considering the cultural differences and distinct socio-political response to the pandemic. It will be fascinating to see how U.S. children’s views differ and how they prioritize their own lives when considering the impact of the virus.
Understanding children’s perceptions of COVID-19 is vital for researchers and educators alike. It provides a foundation for developing appropriate support systems and addressing any social and emotional challenges they may face during this pandemic. Thank you for undertaking this study and shedding light on an essential aspect of children’s experiences.
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The study outlined in the blog post sheds light on an important aspect of understanding children’s perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is fascinating to see how children between the ages of 3 and 12 in Northern Spain expressed their thoughts and emotions about the virus. The differentiation between younger children’s emotional responses and older children’s concerns regarding the duration of the virus and the health of their families provides valuable insights into their experiences.
The decision to replicate the study in the U.S. and include additional questions is commendable. Cultural differences and the unique socio-political response to COVID-19 are factors that are likely to shape children’s perceptions differently in the U.S. context. By exploring how U.S. children perceive the coronavirus, researchers aim to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their experiences and the potential impact on their social and emotional well-being.
Understanding the perspectives of children during this challenging time is crucial for developing effective support systems and interventions. By identifying the specific concerns and needs of children, researchers can provide valuable insights to educators, parents, and policymakers to address any social and emotional deficits that may arise.
Thank you for undertaking this study and contributing to the understanding of children’s experiences during the pandemic. Your research has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of U.S. children.
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I found this study very interesting, i have wondered how children felt especially because they are young and usually aren’t asked much about things like this
The pandemic has been undeniably emotionally taxing on everyone, but I think it’s easy to forget about how children are feeling right now, especially in countries that are still under strict lockdown. I have a friend living in Germany right now and everyone there seems to be struggling very hard with their mental health. I can’t imagine it’s easy for kids either, to not be able to be kids right now.
It is important for us to acknowledge that the pandemic hasn’t just wrought physical harm, but has effects on the mental and emotional health of the children in our nation.
I think this research is really significant because a lot of focus has been put on college students, or students in general, and adults. It’s really important to see how this affects younger more impressionable kids. Great study!!!
I am very interested in this study seeing as I have a younger brother who is going to be 12 and I can certainly see him answering more about things that he misses being able to do.
It’ll be interesting to see how children deal with the pandemic. I feel like most people forget that they’re affected by it too and are hurting just as much as adults are. I suppose everyone just assumes that they’re too young to understand.
Great study! It is interesting to see focus on different age groups and how COVID-19 impacts them emotionally.
I have two young cousins, one is 6 and one is 8. I would be very interested to see they different ways they view the pandemic. This is a very important topic to understand.
I’m interested to learn about the effects this pandemic will have for years to come. My friend had a baby just before the pandemic started, and although he can’t form opinions yet, his social learning has been impacted.
I am glad to see that you are discussing an age group that most people would overlook. These young children are much more impacted by this pandemic than others would think. It is now even more clarified by your clear and well-done research.
I found this study to be very enlightening. I never considered how levels of maturity and emotions would predict different responses to the Covid pandemic. This is a very important study for many child psychologists during this time because it is such a traumatic and life-altering event. No one predicted a virus could send everyone into a lockdown. The effects on the children currently will lead to better preparation for events in the future.
I’m glad that someone has focused on the younger side of the generation when it comes to emotional health and trauma, it’ll be interesting to see how this correlates with how it psychologically affects these children and others later on.
It’s very interesting to see how children are affected and how they will be affected in the future as well. Based on the study, it affects younger and older children differently which is important to know because it makes it easier to help them cope. Overall, I enjoyed this study and I found it very informative.
I think research about children in the pandemic is so important. These children are being impacted more than we know.
A very interesting study! It is important to understand the effects of the pandemic and lockdown specially in children.
This study is important to find out the impact the pandemic had on children and how it could affect them in the future.
it is so important to assess the possible long-term impact of the pandemic on children and their views. I appreciate this kind of work very much.
The whole research was very accurate and just from a day to day perspective. Older children is more worried on how they will accomplish their goals and the more younger children are more emotionally stressed.