Tracing emotional experiences and the well-being during the pandemic through drawings by Spanish children

The changes in emotions experienced during the pandemic and their effects on children's well-being remain a significant issue. This study analyses 86 drawings created by children aged 5–13, collected in fieldwork conducted through workshops across various regions of Spain. The main objective wa...

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Authors: Rodríguez Pascual, Iván, Berasategi Sancho, Naiara, Eiguren Munitis, Amaia, Picaza Gorrochategui, Maitane, Serrano Díaz, Noemí, González Gómez, Teresa, Palasí Luna, Eva
Format: article
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universidad del País Vasco
Repository:Addi. Archivo Digital para la Docencia y la Investigación
OAI Identifier:oai:addi.ehu.eus:10810/70974
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10810/70974
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:adolescence
childhood
drawing pandemic
well-being
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Summary:The changes in emotions experienced during the pandemic and their effects on children's well-being remain a significant issue. This study analyses 86 drawings created by children aged 5–13, collected in fieldwork conducted through workshops across various regions of Spain. The main objective was to describe how children portray their emotional changes and the resulting impact on their lives within the context of the pandemic. We employed qualitative bottom-up logic to code the drawings using CAQDAS. Findings revealed a discernible emotional impact, expressed more explicitly by girls, as well as lasting elements concerning the pandemic and the enduring restrictions on social interactions, even beyond the widespread lockdowns of 2020.