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The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been exacerbating the negative effects on maternal mental health. This study examined the correlation between the level of psychological discomfort experienced by mothers and their reported level of intimacy with their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. A t...

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Main Authors: Lee, Hong Yiap, Kamarulzaman, Wirawani
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: Asian Scholar Network 2024
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BF Psychology
BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion
BF712 Developmental psychology
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spelling my.iium.irep.1153312024-10-28T07:36:58Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/115331/ The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19 Lee, Hong Yiap Kamarulzaman, Wirawani BF Psychology BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion BF712 Developmental psychology The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been exacerbating the negative effects on maternal mental health. This study examined the correlation between the level of psychological discomfort experienced by mothers and their reported level of intimacy with their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 34 and 23 mothers from both age groups (30-39 & 40-49 years old) respectively were randomly selected for the research. Mothers completed questions regarding mental health and the relationship between mother and child. The data has been analysed using Pearson correlation and independent sample t-test. The result showed a moderate psychological distress (M=1.71, SD=.61) experienced among the participated mothers. Relating to high perceived relationship (M= 3.38, SD=.47) reported, mothers were found more inclined towards a closer relationship (M= 4.24, SD=.76). Mothers aged 30-39 and 40-49 did not exhibit any notable disparity in terms of their psychological distress level and reported closeness with their children. This study focused on the measurement and analysis of mothers' psychological distress and how it impacts their relationship with their children in a beneficial way. Maternal mental health should not be neglected, though mothers appeared to closer engagement with their children. Healthy copings, social supports and shared parenting are encouraged to enhance balanced well-beings. Recommendations for further research will be explored. Asian Scholar Network 2024-07-27 Proceeding Paper NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/115331/7/115331_%20The%20relationship%20between%20mothers%E2%80%99.pdf Lee, Hong Yiap and Kamarulzaman, Wirawani (2024) The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19. In: 5th International Conference on Management, Education, Social Sciences and Innovation 2024, 27 July 2024, Kuala Lumpur. https://asianscholarsnetwork.com/
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topic BF Psychology
BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion
BF712 Developmental psychology
spellingShingle BF Psychology
BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion
BF712 Developmental psychology
Lee, Hong Yiap
Kamarulzaman, Wirawani
The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
description The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been exacerbating the negative effects on maternal mental health. This study examined the correlation between the level of psychological discomfort experienced by mothers and their reported level of intimacy with their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 34 and 23 mothers from both age groups (30-39 & 40-49 years old) respectively were randomly selected for the research. Mothers completed questions regarding mental health and the relationship between mother and child. The data has been analysed using Pearson correlation and independent sample t-test. The result showed a moderate psychological distress (M=1.71, SD=.61) experienced among the participated mothers. Relating to high perceived relationship (M= 3.38, SD=.47) reported, mothers were found more inclined towards a closer relationship (M= 4.24, SD=.76). Mothers aged 30-39 and 40-49 did not exhibit any notable disparity in terms of their psychological distress level and reported closeness with their children. This study focused on the measurement and analysis of mothers' psychological distress and how it impacts their relationship with their children in a beneficial way. Maternal mental health should not be neglected, though mothers appeared to closer engagement with their children. Healthy copings, social supports and shared parenting are encouraged to enhance balanced well-beings. Recommendations for further research will be explored.
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author Lee, Hong Yiap
Kamarulzaman, Wirawani
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Kamarulzaman, Wirawani
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title The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
title_short The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
title_full The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
title_fullStr The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
title_full_unstemmed The relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during COVID-19
title_sort relationship between mothers’ psychological distress level and their perceived closeness with children during covid-19
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