A study to assess the behavioral problems and play practices among 3-6 years children of working and non-working mothers in selected urban community, Kolkata

Abstract

Children are the wealth of tomorrow. Behavioral problems in the preschool period is the strongest predictor of more serious problems in later life. Screening is necessary to detect behavioral problems among preschool children. The present study was conducted to assess the behavioral problems and play practices among 3 -6 years children of working and non-working mothers. A non-experimental quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was adopted to conduct the research study. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used to collect the data. Tools used for the present study was Demographic proforma, rating scale to assess behavioral problems and checklist to assess play practices. 100 working and 100 non-working mothers of 3-6 years children of Pujali Municipality, Kolkata were included in this study. The result of the present study revealed that out of the total sample75% and 77% children had mild behavioral problems, 23% children of both cases had moderate behavioral problems and 2% children of working mothers had severe behavioral problems. Findings showed that behavioral problems and play practices were negatively correlated.