Open AccessHow are Children Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Developing Country Perspective
Author(s) -
Kadiann Hewitt-Thompson,
D. Wright
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative science and research technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-2165
DOI - 10.38124/ijisrt20apr918
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , perspective (graphical) , coping (psychology) , developing country , psychology , virology , political science , medicine , economic growth , clinical psychology , economics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak , computer science , disease , pathology , artificial intelligence
This paper sought to discuss how children in developing countries are coping with the social, emotional and financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their daily lives. Additionally, the evidence presented will increase awareness that children also experience varying impact of COVID-19 and provide guidance about coping mechanisms that may change the course of the impact and limit long term effects of the pandemic on them. It also explored the psychosocial influence of social determinants of children living in a developing country, the impact on their academic continuity and the role of parents in supporting children. Finally, the paper proposes pragmatic recommendations for achieving optimal social outcomes for children who experience pandemics.