Behavioural Challenges and Positive Adaptations in Children during Covid-19.

COVID-19 has brought forth, the imperative necessity to identify its effects on the psycho-social well-being of humans especially children. Ill applications in dealing with children and their well-being may precipitate long-term challenges for the young ones. The present study aimed to identify the behavioural changes in children during COVID-19. A semi-structured interview was administered to the parents of children aged 8-12 years. Information on the changes in behaviour during COVID-19 and how effectively parents dealt with it and the positive adaptations by the children were recorded. Results revealed that excessive screen indulgence, anger, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and concentration issues in children were reported by the parents. Most parents in turn addressed these problems by building conversations and engaging in creative activities. The pandemic has also enabled children to develop autonomy and learn new responsibilities. The study concludes that though children were impacted by the pandemic socially and emotionally they have also adapted positively to deal with new circumstances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]