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Vermeer, H.J., Bakel, H.J.A. van, Vrijhof, C.I., Wouters, P.F., Alink, L.R.A., Fukkink, R.G., Luijk, P.C.M., Bos, P.A., Linting, M., Leiden University |
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Center-based child care settings are a common form of non-parental child care for many families worldwide. However, according to earlier studies, children can experience stress when they attend child care. The aim of the current dissertation was to elucidate the correlates of physiological and behavioral stress (especially around transitions) for young children (aged 0 – 4 years, with a specific focus on infants) and their parents in the context of center-based child care, and to examine whether and how we can support families with the aim of reducing stress. We did this by conducting a meta-analysis, a large-scale correlational study, and a small-scale intervention study combining questionnaires, observations, and physiological measures. Results showed that a significant part of children and parents experienced stress during and beyond the transition to center-based child care, irrespective of the quality of child care, and that several child (age and number of hours at child care) and parental (sensitivity and separation anxiety) factors were correlated. We also identified some clues as to what type of support can be helpful to assist families within this context, with the ultimate goal of promoting well-being in both young children and their parents. |
