Abstract

UELLNER, Lindsay Guimarães  and  FRIZZO, Giana Bitencourt. Repercussions of infants´s crying during the process of adaptation to day care. Psic. da Ed. [online]. 2022, n.55, pp.88-97.  Epub Aug 31, 2023. ISSN 2175-3520.  https://doi.org/10.23925/2175-3520.2022i55p88-97.

The present study aimed to understand the perception of mothers and fathers about the crying of infants in the context of adaptation to early childhood education. Ten mothers and two fathers participated in the study, and the age of the infants ranged from two months and a half to fifteen months. Based on qualitative content analysis, the results indicated a concern about crying, sometimes considering it a difficulty in the adaptation process. The discussion emphasized the naturalness of this reaction manifested by the child during this moment, emphasizing the importance of understanding crying as a form of communication. In addition, it is necessary to observe other aspects when reflecting on how this moment is being felt by the infant, since the absence of crying does not guarantee well-being. In this way, it is understood that the process of adaptation contemplates the triad: child, family and school. In addition, crying may be related to the various feelings experienced by those involved and from the relationships established between them.

Keywords : Early childhood education; Crying; Adaptation; Attachment; Bond.

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