Exploring psychological challenges among students: A mixed-methods approach to identifiiying strengths and difficultes in Brazillian schools during COVID-19
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The main goal of this study was to identify the primary behavioral characteristics present in a group of children and adolescents belonging to a municipal education system in a southern Brazilian city. This is a cross-sectional study with a mixed design. The sample consisted of 259 children and adolescents, 57.8 W and 38% M. In addition to 8 parents and teachers who responded to a semi-structured interview. A sociodemographic data scale, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) test and a semi-structured interview were applied. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics along with the analysis of Descending Hierarchical Classification (CHD) using the free software for R IRaMuTeQ. The results show that the total of difficulties presented a mean within the normal limits of 12.04 (SD = 5.71) however the factors peer problems and hyperactivity were placed at a borderline level. The qualitative analysis of the data indicates the presence of 6 categories in the teachers' view and 2 in the mothers' perspective.
Keywords: Early Development, children, adolescent, behavior, school.
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