Parenting under pressure
A study of parental maltreatment towards children in the context of the covid-19 pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22112110 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fakir Al Gharaibeh (0000-0003-2571-6884, University of Jordan, corresponding author), Aisha Abdalla AlMidfa (Emirates Foundation), Fatima Zohra Bettayeb (University of Sharjah) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2024.2443555 |
| OpenAlex | W4406773865 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 41 |
This quantitative study investigates the impact of Covid-19 on parental behavior towards their children during the pandemic. The study collected data from 765 participants conveniently selected in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including both fathers and mothers who were Emirati and Non-Emirati residents and had at least one school-age child (3–17 years), through an online survey. The results were analyzed through statistical analyses using SPSS v26. The study found that cyberbullying during distance education had the most significant impact among various forms of child abuse, while neglect had the least effect comparatively. The COVID-19 pandemic had diverse effects on children’s well-being, with the absence of friends being the most significant factor. The pandemic intensified parenting pressures due to increased responsibilities and stress, which significantly impacted children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing. Children’s well-being was particularly affected by the pandemic due to the loss of social connections and the development of appetite disorders. These findings highlight the multifaceted consequences of the pandemic on children’s lives and underscore the importance of tailored, innovative interventions and policies in the UAE to address these issues effectively
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Criminology · Developmental psychology · Outbreak · Pandemic · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · COVID-19 and Mental Health · History · Medicine · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Virology
Parenting in the digital era
Parenting Styles
Intergenerational effects of childhood maltreatment
Child Maltreatment during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it
Childcare workers
The impact of Covid-19 quarantine measures on the mental health of families
Comparison of Cyberbullying before and after the Covid-19 Pandemic in Korea
The impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic on the mental health and well‐being of children and young people
Material Well-being, Social Relationships and Children’s Overall Life Satisfaction in Hong Kong
Parental Social Isolation and Child Maltreatment Risk during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Changes in appetite during quarantine and their association with pre-Covid-19 mental and physical health
Exploring changes in body image, eating and exercise during the Covid-19 lockdown
The impact of war followed by forced displacement on women and children
The effects upon children in Jordan of the imprisonment of their fathers
The response of Jordanian society and social workers to the Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19, Flexible Working, and Implications for Gender Equality in the United Kingdom
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |