Comparative Analysis of Self-esteem and Resilience in Children: Orphanage vs. Family Environment

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Page: 352-355

Kavita Thapa and Renu Jalal (Department of Psychology, M.B. Govt.P. G College, Haldwani, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand)

An orphan is an individual who has lost one or both parents. After losing a parent they confront a myriad of challenges that can profoundly impact their well-being and development. The absence of parents can lead to feelings of abandonment, identity crisis, and a sense of isolation. Even after staying in institutional care where they have a support system in the form of a caretaker, they might face various challenges like they may experience a lack of individualized attention, emotional support, and a sense of belonging which are crucial for their overall development. The objective of the research is to examine the self-esteem and resilience levels of children who live in an orphanage compared to those who live with their parents.100 participants were purposively selected. The tools used were Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC25). The t-test was applied on the data and the result indicated that there is a significant difference in self-esteem and resilience among both the groups.