The Emotional experiences of children living in orphanages in Ghana

Selina Boadu, Annabella Osei-Tutu, Joseph Osafo

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to explore the emotional experiences of children in selected orphanages. Design/methodology/approach: The study was executed in three orphanages in Accra, Tema and Aburi through the use of semi-structured interviews and observations. Findings: In total, 15 respondents reported some emotional experiences such as loneliness, entrapment, deprivation, rejection and helplessness. Originality/value: The number of children living in orphanages has increased in recent times. Previous studies have examined psychological risk and protective factors among children orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS and also compared orphan children to non-orphans. Notwithstanding this, little is known about the emotional experiences of children living in orphanages in Ghana.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-24
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Children's Services
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2020

Keywords

  • Children
  • Children in orphanages
  • Emotional experiences
  • Emotional experiences
  • Orphanages
  • Orphanages
  • Orphans
  • Vulnerable children

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