TO EXPLORE THE DETERMINANTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND RESILIENCE AMONG ORPHANS RESIDING IN SELECTED ORPHANAGE WITH VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INTERVENTIONAL PACKAGE

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction: Children who are in orphanage are one of the most vulnerable, helpless and needy groups of children all over the world. These children are suffering from one or the other trauma of losing one or both parents followed by lack of basic needs, schooling and adequate care and nutrition. They suffer from all kind of physical, social, psychological and economical development. Psychosocial wellbeing affects children’s ability, intellectuality, productivity and social functionality. Post parental loss children experience sorrow, anxiety, depression, lack of support and care. The trauma of losing parents can have adverse psychosocial effects on children like feelings of mistrust, inferiority, shame, guilt, insecurity and improper conduct. According to UNICEF report 2017- It is estimated that 153 million children worldwide are orphans.263 million children and youth are out of school (UNESCO).

Methods: The data was be collected by self-report method. The data was be collected by self-report method. Structured Questionnaire was used to assess data regarding baseline data and /determinant associated with emotional intelligence and resilience among orphan children. Standardized Daniel goleman’s emotional intelligence assessment scale and Resilience was assessed by using Child and Youth Resilience Measures.

Result: Among 50 orphans, 16 (32%) were 13 to 14 years old, 20 (40%) were 17 to 18 years. 37 (74%) were male and 13(26%) were female alcohol. According to their religion wise distribution data reveled 25(50%) orphans were Muslim, 21(42%) were Hindu, 4(8%) was Christian. 26(52%) were living in urban areas, 24(48%) were living in rural areas. Majority 21(42%) of orphan children were studying 9 to 10^th standard, 15(30%) were 7 to 8 standard, 14(28%) were 11 to 12 standard. Data showed 32(64%) orphan children duration of stay in orphanage was 0-2 years, 11(22%) was 3 to 5 years ,7(14%) children duration of stay was 6 years and above. Parental living status shows that among 50 orphans Majority 25(50%) were both are not alive, 14(28%) were abandoned from parents, 11(22%) were one alive. Distribution of sample according to their attainment of any life skill training session in orphanage. Data showed 49(98%) of orphan children were not attended any life skill training program, 1(2%) was attended life skill training. Conclusion: This study establishes that the level of emotional intelligence and resilience among orphans was poor and moderate.