Social Work

Parent-child conflicts, and punishment of children during the three-week COVID-19 lockdown in Ghana

S. Kyei-gyamfi and F. Kyei-arthur

Discover the startling impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on parent-child relationships in Ghana! This study by Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi and Frank Kyei-Arthur reveals that 58% of children faced conflicts with their parents, while 20% experienced punishment, largely due to pandemic-related stress. Learn how economic hardships are influencing family dynamics and what measures can be taken to protect children's wellbeing.

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Abstract

This study investigated the factors contributing to children's conflicts with their parents, the causes of parental punishment, and the reasons for such punishment during Ghana's three-week COVID-19 lockdown. Using a cross-sectional mixed-methods approach with 385 children (aged 10-17) in Accra and Tema, the study found that 58% experienced parental conflict during the lockdown, with older and female children reporting higher rates. Parental punishment was administered to 20% of children. The pandemic's economic hardship significantly contributed to increased punishment. The study recommends implementing extensive family support and psychosocial measures to prevent child abuse during future lockdowns.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 28, 2024

Authors

Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi, Frank Kyei-Arthur

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