LOSING HOPE, LOSING SELF: THE LINK BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND SELF-ESTEEM IN ORPHANED ADOLESCENTS
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Orphanhood is a time which involves many psychological and emotional problems. Lack of self-determination and inability to take decision puts orphans at risk of depression. Adolescence is a developmental stage portrayed by sensational physical, psychological, emotional and social changes. In Pakistan, there is minimal evidence which explores the relationship between depression in orphans. The aim of the study is to explore the relationship between depression in institutionalized orphan adolescents. The study took place in Punjab, Pakistan, involving adolescents aged 12-18 from different orphanages. We used a survey approach, gathering responses from a total of 360 participants, with equal gender representation (180 males, 180 females). This study examines mental health and self-esteem among institutionalized orphan adolescents, emphasizing gender differences. The balanced gender representation ensures a fair evaluation of mental health in boys and girls across different age groups. Notably, girls exhibit significantly higher depression levels, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive mental health interventions, particularly for orphaned girls. Both genders face self-esteem challenges, with girls slightly more affected. Depression significantly impacts self-esteem, and gender influences how depression affects self-esteem among orphans. Gender-specific strategies are crucial in addressing these mental health issues. Alarmingly, many orphan girls, in particular, experience moderate to severe depression, underscoring the urgency of targeted mental health interventions in institutional settings.
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Shama Mushtaq
Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Muhammad Imran
Lecturer. Department of Economics, Ghazi University, DG Khan
Rabiya Amer
Lecturer Psychology Government Graduate College of Science, Faisalabad
Sumaira Bano
Lecturer. Department of Sociology, Ghazi University, DG Khan.
Laraib Manzoor
University of Faisalabad, Faisalaabd.
Noreen Akhter
Lecturer, Department of Rural Sociology University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Zareen Fatima
PhD scholar. Department of rural sociology University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Muhammad Usman
Assistant Professor. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Studies, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha.