An Empirical Study on the Psychological Consequences of Child Hawking

Abstract

Hawking is referred to as an occupation engaged by children and young adults which involves selling of items or goods in the street. Despite India's recent economic progress, more than a third of the population still lives in poverty. Any family, society, or nation that does not have a good agenda or adequate plans for its children is inevitably bound to fail to ensure its own survival and continuity. The ability of a society's children and youths to function effectively as members of that society depends on their ability to function effectively socially, politically, economically, and religiously. The quality of a child's connections with his or her primary caregivers has the biggest impact on his or her socio-emotional development . The early nurture, experiences, and interactions that a kid has have a tremendous impact on his or her socio-emotional development. . The main objective of study is based on the psychological consequences of child hawking. The method followed in the study is an empirical research method using a convenient sampling method. The sample size of the total number is 200. The independent variables used in the study are age ,gender, occupation and place of living. The dependent variable used in the study 1. Do you know about child hawking? 2. Agreeability to forcing children to sell things on the street. 3.factors constituting child hawking. 4. Results of child hawking. The Aim the study is that according to people’s view child hawking is to be considered as a serious maltreatment towards children and it completely violates the child’s fundamental rights. It also results bt causing mental stress, lack of education, rape and sexual abuse and lot more.