Behavioral and Emotional Problems among Institutionalized Orphans Children

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Sohag University, 2Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Ain- Shams University

Abstract

Aim; this study aimed to assess behavioral and emotional problems among institutionalized orphans' children. Design; an exploratory descriptive research design. Subjects; A convenient sample of sixty orphans was selected. Setting, this study was carried out at four Orphanages at Sohag and Assuit city .Tools of data collection, data were collected using: An interviewing Questionnaire to collect data about behavioral and emotional problems. Children behavioral and emotional disorders scale. Children Depression Inventory Scale. Children Aggression behavior Scale. Perceived Stress Scale. Results: The result of this study showed that there were a positive significant correlation between hyperactivity and school administrative, also there was positive significant correlation between behavioral and emotional disorders and school administrative. Conclusion: The study concluded that Orphans children had behavioral and emotional problems. Recommendation: The study recommended further research to develop and establish official system to address the Orphans problems in the community and enhance Social Support Services

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