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The Psychosocial Effect Of Institutionalization Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Oyo State
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1.7 SCOPE OF STUDY
This
study will cover the research on the various psychosocial effects on
orphans and vulnerable children in selected formal institutional care
facilities in Oyo State. 10 Orphanage homes was used in the study to
make the research robust (Arrow of God Orphanage, Mercy and love
Orphanage, Peculiar Saints orphanage, Olive bloom orphanage, Love home
orphanage, Vigilant heart orphanage, Royal diamond orphanage, Citadel of
grace mission, Heritage homes orphanage, Destiny child orphanage).
1.8 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Psychosocial: A bridging concept for psychological and social condition
Psychological: relating to the state of mind of the respondents
Social: referring to the relationship of the respondents with others
2. Institutionalization: provision of a formal residential care for children in need of care, protection and control.
3. Orphanages/ children’s homes: are the institutions established by the government (public) or
Non-governmental agencies (private) to provide care, protection, and support to orphans and vulnerable children.
4.
Orphans and Vulnerable Children: includes not only children who are
biologically orphans following parental death, but also children
considered vulnerable to shocks that jeopardize their health and
well-being, such as the chronic illness of a parent, or other household
factors 
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]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 ... Continue reading---
