The Resilience And Socioeconomic Status Of Caregivers And School-Aged Children In The Context Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged caregivers’ and school-aged children’s ability to adapt. Their adaptability may be due to their resilience, which socioeconomic status (SES) may impact.
Methods: Surveys were administered to 22 caregivers and 27 school-aged children (7-10 years) living in Ontario to measure their resilience and SES in the context of COVID-19. Correlations were employed to explore relationships between: (1) caregiver and child resilience; and (2) resilience and SES.
Results: Analyses found no significant relationship between caregiver and child resilience, nor resilience and SES in the context of COVID-19. Trends revealed caregivers with normal resilience had a higher average income than those of low resilience.
Conclusion: While the resilience and SES of caregivers and children were not significantly related, the income of caregivers appears to relate to resilience levels. Future research should examine possible environmental factors that contribute to children’s and caregivers’ resilience through adversities.