A study on the impact of Shift Work on the Socio–Emotional development of children and functioning of Families

Mr. Fabian Andrew James; Dr. S.Sudha

Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2015

A study on the impact of Shift Work on the Socio–Emotional development of children and functioning of Families

Mr. Fabian Andrew James, Dr. S. Sudha

Abstract :

These days non–standard work schedules are becoming an hindrance to the proper functioning of families and causing a rift in the relationship between parents and children. The children are being deprived of their essential needs and this affects their socio – emotional development. This conceptual paper studies the effect of shift work on the children’s socio–emotional state. The paper focuses on understanding the theoretical background of researches conducted and carefully examines the theories. Firstly, the paper elaborates the Attachment theory written by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Secondly, the paper describes Lev Vygotsky’s socio – cultural theory. Thirdly, the paper explains Uri Brofenenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. Finally, the authors use the three theories and draw a model using the current situation of work place employment to identify the different areas the children as well as the families suffer due to shift work.