Separation Anxiety of Kindergarten Pupils in the First Month of the School Year of Buhay na Tubig Elementary School

Authors

  • Angie Lynn L. Amuyot
  • Cris Hana F. Sanchez
  • Mary Flor C. Bunagan
  • Predeuly O. Ruto

Keywords:

seperation anxiety

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is the most commonly diagnosed and impairing childhood anxiety disorder. While considered a normative phenomenon in early childhood, SAD has the potential to negatively impact a child's social and emotional functioning when it leads to an avoidance of certain places, activities, and experiences in school. This study aims to assess and determine the presence of Separation Anxiety Disorder among30 Kindergarten pupils of Buhay na Tubig Elementary School by using the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) scale, child and parent versions.

METHODS

The researchers used the descriptive and quantitative methods with the observation checklist as the study’s major data gathering instrument. Researchers used the (Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders) SCARED scale which was administered to 30 Kindergarten pupils and their parents. The SCARED is a semi-structured interview that has been proven useful in diagnosing children with a range of anxiety disorders including separation anxiety, social anxiety, and school avoidance. This gives the researchers a framework for gathering important information about symptoms, including severity and frequency of presenting problems, and an opportunity to begin a functional analysis of such difficulties.

RESULTS

The study showed that 6 percent of the children presents with an Anxiety Disorder, 73 percent of which are having significant symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder; 33 percent of the parents are aware that their children have indications of an Anxiety Disorder, 87 percent of which are apprehensive that their children may be categorized as having Separation Anxiety Disorder.

DISCUSSIONS

Researchsuggests that a significant percentage of parents are concerned that their children exhibit a clinical level of Separation Anxiety Disorder. on the other hand, the youth version of the SCARED scale indicates that there is a substantial problem regarding Separation Anxiety Disorder among the 30 kindergarten pupils.

Published

2019-01-18