Adolescents In Orphanages Research Articles

Kehangatan Hubungan dengan Orang Tua, Pengasuh dan Teman dengan Sindrome Depresi pada Remaja Panti Asuhan di Jakarta

Depression is a mental health problem caused by multifactors and is common in adolescents. Adolescents who live in orphanages are considered vulnerable to the appearance of depression. Even so, adolescents who live in orphanages in Jakarta generally still have parents so they can establish a warmth relationship as protection against depression syndrome. In addition to parents, adolescents who live at the Orphanage also establish warmth relationships with friends and caregivers. This research was conducted to find out how the warmth of adolescent relationships with parents, caregivers and friends with depression syndrome among adolescents in orphanages. This study was conducted in 402 adolescents (male: 179; female: 223; M: 14.88) in 20 orphanages in Jakarta. The results of the study show the warmth of relationships with mothers, fathers, caregivers and friends in adolescents at the middle level and symptoms of depression at low levels. Furthermore, this study found that only the warmth of the relationship with the father correlated with depression syndrome.

Improving emotional health and self-esteem of Malaysian adolescents living in orphanages through Life Skills Education program: A multi-centre randomized control trial.

Generally speaking, institutionalised children and adolescents are at greatly increased risk of serious mental and behavioural problems, up to seven times more than their peers. Life skills- based interventions using peer enforcement have been introduced as effective program to improve adolescents’ emotional and behavioral health. Therefore, the current randomized control study aimed to determine, if a life skills-based intervention could improve the emotional health and self-esteem among Malaysian adolescents in orphanages. Overall, 271 male and female adolescents (13–18 years old) from 8 orphanages in Klang valley, Malaysia participated in the study. Comparing the intervention to control group within 3 points of time, the finding of the study showed that immediately after finishing the interventional sessions (post-test), the mean scores of depression (F = 33.80, P<0.001, η2 = 0.11), anxiety (F = 6.28, P = 0.01, η2 = 0.02), stress (F = 32.05, P<0.001, η2 = 0.11) and self-esteem (F = 54.68, P<0.001, η2 = 0.17) were significantly decreased compared to the pre-test values. However, there was no significant difference between two groups in the depression mean scores (F = 2.33, P = 0.13). Regarding to the interaction between group and test a significant change was seen in the mean score of all 4 variables including depression (F = 31.04, P<0.001, η2 = 0.10), anxiety (F = 14.21, P<0.001, η2 = 0.05), stress (F = 15.67, P<0.001, η2 = 0.06) and self-esteem (F = 13.29, P<0.001, η2 = 0.05). Furthermore, except depression (Δmean = -1.37, P<0.001), no significant difference was seen between study variables’ mean scores between post- and follow-up test (p>0.001). These results provide preliminary approve for LSE to enhance emotional health and self-esteem in orphanages.

The effectiveness of cognitive therapy and family psycho-education on prodromal psychosis and self-esteem of adolescents in orphanages

This study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive therapy and family psycho-education on prodromal psychosis and self-esteem of adolescents in the orphanages. A quasi experimental pre-post test with a control group design was used in this study. The participants were 77 adolescents selected through purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed using ANOVA test with repeated measures and t-test. The use of cognitive therapy and family psycho-education alleviated the symptoms of prodromal psychosis approaching the prodromal score level limit and increased self-esteem significantly p = 0.00 (p<0.05). Cognitive therapy and family psycho-education are recommended for adolescents living in orphanages who experience prodromal psychosis with low self-esteem.

Emotional maturity of adolescents from orphanages, single parent families and intact families: A comparative study

The present study assessed and compared the emotional maturity of adolescents in orphanages, single parent families and intact families. The sample comprised of 300 respondents in the age group of 14-16 years, from the four selected cities of Punjab (Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, and Hoshiarpur). 100 school going adolescents were picked from the selected orphanages and 100 adolescents were selected under both single parent families and intact families from the government schools. The sample was equally distributed across both the genders (50 each). Emotional maturity of adolescents was assessed by administering Emotional Maturity Scale. The study revealed that overall, more numbers of orphans were found emotionally immature. Adolescents living with intact families were significantly more emotionally progressed, socially adjusted, independent and overall analysis also showed that they were more emotionally mature. In order to cultivate emotional maturity of adolescents, parents or care takers should try to become a good and effective listener, avoid comparisons, teach the problem solving skills and model a good behavior in front of adolescents.

Assessment of periodontal status of children and adolescents in orphanages in Lagos, Nigeria

Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the periodontal status of the children in orphanages as there are very few studies done in this area both at home and abroad. The few studies conducted previously indicated a need for intervention in the oral health of these children. Patients and Methods: Children of some of the orphanages in Lagos constituted the target population. A questionnaire was administered to each participant followed by dental examination. Oral hygiene status was evaluated according to Green and Vermilion Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S). Periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). Results: A total of 91 children and adolescents, age 6–17 years were examined. Overall, periodontal disease prevalence was 63.7%, with calculus being the highest component (60.4%). Conclusion: This study indicates that, even though dentifrices were provided for use, children and adolescents exhibited high percentage of calculus. Hence, intervention in terms of regular dental checks and dental treatment are required.

The Effects of Psychological Counselling in Shaping Personality Traits and Behavioural Disorders Prevention of Institutionalized Adolescents

The aim of this study is to present a series of personality characteristics of adolescents in orphanages. The lot of investigation included 49 adolescents from Ovidiu placement center in Constanta, Romania that were investigated through NPQ Nonverbal personality test questionnaire. Research results revealed a number of features on sex-role behaviors that can predict a range of behavioral disorders which can be prevented.As well, we will present some specific counseling activities are that are carried out by social workers and psychologists in the center. These activities are designed to compensate emotional deficiencies and promote optimal social integration of these teenagers.

Prevalence and predictors of emotional and behavioral problems reported by teachers among institutionally reared children and adolescents in Turkish orphanages compared with community controls

We examined the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems and associated risk and protective factors among children and adolescents ages 6 to 18 years reared in orphanages in Turkey ( n = 461, 87.9% of all eligible subjects) compared with a nationally representative community sample of similarly-aged youngsters brought up by their own families ( n = 2280). Using the 90th percentile as the cut-off criterion, it was found that the Teacher's Report Form (TRF) Total Problem score was higher for children and adolescents in orphanage care than in the community (23.2%, orphanage v. 11%, community). Multiple regression models explained 73% of the total variance of TRF Total Problems score for children and adolescents in orphanages. Regular contact with parents or relatives, between classroom teachers and orphanage staff, appropriate task involvement, perceived social support and competency were significant protective factors against emotional and behavioral problems. Younger age at first admission, being small for age, and feelings of stigmatization were associated with higher TRF Problem Scores ( P < .05). Parental psychiatric disorder was unrelated to emotional and behavioral problems in children reflecting that psychosocial adversity and parenting problems in of themselves lead to institutionalization, irrespective of identifiable parental mental disorder. The findings are interpreted in the light of an urgent need for development of early intervention programs that promote community care of children by preventing separation from families, provision of support services for families in need, and development of counseling programs to prevent abandonment, abuse and neglect. Finding ways for child welfare professionals to collaborate more closely with early intervention programs would also increase the viable opportunities and rights of children and adolescents currently cared for in the system. Finally, alternative cost-effective care models need to be promoted including foster care or adoption systems and family based homes in the community.