COVID-19 pandemic and psychomotor development in Chilean infants and preschoolers: a cohort-based analysis of age and socioeconomic disparities

Francisco Pérez-Lefimil, Sofía Garrido-Luco, Tomás Romero-Briones and José Luis Márquez

Children and Youth Services Review, 2025, vol. 177, issue C

Abstract: Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, where neural circuits mature rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced stressors, including social isolation and reduced learning opportunities, potentially impacting psychomotor development. This study examines its effects on Chilean infants (0–24 months) and preschoolers (25–60 months), focusing on socioeconomic disparities.

Keywords: Child development; COVID-19; Psychomotor developmental delay; Socioeconomic disparities; Early childhood (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108504

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