Intensidad de la depresión infantil en niños de 7 a 11 años con padres divorciados y separados en la Unidad de Familia, Niñez y Adolescencia en la Función Judicial de la ciudad de Cuenca. Período septiembre 2023 - febrero 2024

Abstract

Parental divorce can become a stressor in the life of a child to such an extent that it can lead to the development of childhood depression, which is characterized by the presence of the following physical symptoms such as tiredness, little or much appetite, little pleasure when performing daily activities, in addition to generating various emotions such as sadness, confusion, anger, fear and guilt that can become the response to the changes in their lives. The objective of this research was to determine the intensity of childhood depression in children from 7 to 11 years old with divorced and separated parents in the Unit of Family, Childhood and Adolescence in the Judicial Function of the city of Cuenca. Period September 2023- February 2024.