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The Psychosocial Effect Of Institutionalization Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Oyo State
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The study examined the psychosocial effect of the institutionalization of orphans and vulnerable children in Oyo state. The specific objectives were to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of the inmates, to determine the psychological effect of institutionalization of these children, to determine the social effect of institutionalization of these children, to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of institutionalization with reference to the selected institutions and to identify the emotional and behavioral problems associated with institutionalization of orphans and vulnerable children.
The study reviewed two theories namely rational choice theory of Institutionalization and psychosocial development. The study made use of primary data, through structured questionnaire, to collect data from respondents. Descriptive statistics and Pearson(r) moment correlational analysis were used to analyze the data. The ethical principles of research was observed. The population of the study comprised inmates registered in the selected governmental and non-governmental formal institutional care facilities as well as their care givers in Oyo State, Nigeria while the sample size is 200 orphans.
The finding revealed that majority of the children agree to statement relating psychological and social conditions but no significant relationship was established between psychosocial factors and institutionalization of children.
The study concluded that psychological variable such as self-concept,/regards, depression, stress, history of physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as social factors such as social support, parenting style, low social economic status etc contribute immensely to institutionalization of orphans vulnerable children.
The study recommended that: Orphans and vulnerable children should be proper catered and cared for by the government and non-governmental agency; Proper psychological and social intervention should be organized especially for children with history of some psychological distress; More funds should be allocated for children’s wellbeing especially those at the orphanage home; Support should be given to those children at the orphanage home.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In
the Nigerian Society, the child is highly cherished, not only by parents
but also by the family, the community in general and by the state
(Okunola 2001). It is equally the cultural norm that the care and
upbringing of the child is shared by all the family and community.
However, the family has in the last few decades undergone changes in its
formation and structure and consequently in functions to such an extent
that th ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In
the Nigerian Society, the child is highly cherished, not only by parents
but also by the family, the community in general and by the state
(Okunola 2001). It is equally the cultural norm that the care and
upbringing of the child is shared by all the family and community.
However, the family has in the last few decades undergone changes in its
formation and structure and consequently in functions to such an extent
that th ... Continue reading---
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