Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.5 Issue.4

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.23.4.04

RESEARCH ARTICLE / ARAŞTIRMA YAZISI

Investigation of Burnout and Perfectionism Levels of Parents with Children Aged 0-18 during the Pandemic

0-18 Yaş Çocuğu olan Ebeveynlerin Pandemi Döneminde Tükenmişlik ve Mükemmeliyetçilik Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi

Yağmur Çerkez1, Yasemin Sorakın2

Abstract:

This study explores the psychological impact of traumatic events on families, focusing on how family dynamics, roles, and individual characteristics are affected. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these effects, leading to changes in family relations, functions, communication, and roles, potentially resulting in mental health challenges for family members. Parental burnout, characterized by feelings of failure, exhaustion, and reduced ability to care for children, has become a notable consequence of the pandemic. When parents experience burnout, they may manifest various reactions, including perfectionism. This research aims to assess the levels of burnout and perfectionism among parents with children aged 0-18 during the COVID-19 pandemic, considering various demographic variables. The study employs a quantitative research approach, involving a sample of 117 parents living in the northern part of Cyprus, selected through random cluster sampling. Data collection tools encompassed the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, Parental Burnout Assessment, and a demographic information form. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. Results suggest a potential correlation between age and parental burnout, indicating that older parents may experience different levels of burnout. Furthermore, the study identifies a significant association between parents’ education levels and the emotional distancing sub-dimension of the Parental Burnout Scale. Interestingly, marital status does not seem to significantly impact parenting levels. These findings shed light on the pandemic’s impact on family dynamics and parents’ mental health. The study’s implications are discussed in the context of existing literature, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords:Burnout, Perfectionism, Parents, Children, Pandemic

1Assoc. Prof., Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department, Nicosia- TRNC, [email protected], Orcid id:  0000-0002-3379-1035

2Assist. Prof., Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department, Nicosia- TRNC, [email protected], Orcid id: ‪0000-0003-4041-7903

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Yasemin Sorakın, Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department, Nicosia- TRNC, [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 09.02.2023, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 29.08.2023, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 13.09.2023, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 15.12.2023

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Çerkez, Y. & Sorakın, Y. (2023). Investigation of Burnout and Perfectionism Levels of Parents with Children Aged 0-18 during the Pandemic. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 5(4): 322-331

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