The emotional impact of shift work on the children of shift workers

摘要

Objectives This study compared the emotional state of children of shift and day working fathers. Methods One hundred and ninety children(8 to 11 years of age)took part in the study. Ninety-one came from "shift working" home and 99 came from "day working" homes. Conclusions Parental shift working may be experienced as stressful within the family, and this stress may affect The emotional state of the child. However, the nature of expression of these emotional difficulties may vary According to the gender of the child. Further research is needed.