Emotional maturity assessment of children living in residential homes in Namibia

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis study aimed to find out the level of emotional maturity and gender differences among children living in residential homes in Windhoek, Namibia. A sample of 54 participants between the age group of 10 to 19 years was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. This study utilises a quantitative approach and descriptive design. An emotional maturity scale by Bhargava and Singh consisting of five dimensions was used for data collection. The finding reported that majority of the orphan children had an average emotional maturity and by dimensions, the majority were average in emotional instability, social maladjustment, disintegration, and independence but emotional regression was found to be poor. The level of emotional maturity across gender was found to be statistically insignificant for all dimensions. The study can be used to develop the appropriate strategies for psychological support and wellbeing of orphan children.