Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Japanese government declared the State of Emergency in some areas across Japan for a certain period of time. Accordingly, many kindergartens, daycare centers, and elementary schools were closed. We conducted a survey on children at preschool and elementary school age to understand how the issue of COVID-19 crisis affected their living conditions during such a period, as well as the involvement and awareness of parents regarding their child's life and learning. In this report, we will explain the results of our survey including the impact of COVID-19 on children and their parents.
- Outline of the survey/Basic attributes
- 1. Children's Basic Daily Schedule
- 2. Children's Everyday Life and Development
- 3. Response of Preschools/Elementary Schools
- 4. Learning Practices of Elementary School Children at Home
- 5. Actual Usage of Digital Media and Changes in Awareness
- 6. Mothers' Worries/Awareness, Feelings, and Thoughts
- 7. Connections with Other People through Childrearing; Involvement of the Spouse/Partner
- 8. Working Conditions; Anticipation of Changes in Household Income and Education Spending
- Research Supervisors, Collaborator, Planners/Analyzers of surveys
