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Research Paper | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 848 - 850 | India
A Study to Assess the Impact of Parental Employment on the Behavioural Outcomes of Children Residing in the Selected Urban Community of Western Maharashtra
Abstract: The number of dual-income households in Indian cities has increased due to the country's rapid urbanisation, leading to undesirable emotional and behavioural development among children as a result of inconsistent work schedules and decreased parental availability. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 children in a selected urban community of Western Maharashtra using a structured questionnaire and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), analysed with SPSS version 29. Majority 64% of children had normal total difficulty scores; 12% borderline and 24% abnormal. Impact scores were normal in 96% of cases. Rotational work schedules showed significant association with emotional symptoms (p < 0.0001), conduct problems (p = 0.001 for mothers; p < 0.0001 for fathers), and peer problems (p < 0.0001). Time spent with children daily was significantly associated with all behavioural domains (p < 0.05). Working hours alone did not show consistent significant associations. Parental availability and structured work schedules crucially influence children?s behavioural outcomes. Promoting work-life balance, parental guidance, and early behavioural screening are essential for healthy child development in urban communities.
Keywords: parental employment, behavioural outcomes, SDQ, urban community, child mental health, Western Maharashtra
How to Cite?: Maj Diana Priya Tamang, Lt Col Soniya Saklani, "A Study to Assess the Impact of Parental Employment on the Behavioural Outcomes of Children Residing in the Selected Urban Community of Western Maharashtra", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 848-850, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26513073435, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26513073435