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Child abuse and neglect is a global problem which needs attention from every corner of the world.... more Child abuse and neglect is a global problem which needs attention from every corner of the world. This chapter aims to investigate the definitions, types and causes of child neglect and abuse, as well as their impacts on children, risk and protective factors associated with child abuse and neglect, and child abuse neglect prevention and intervention. This chapter will provide an insight into problems faced by child abuse and neglect victims in particular because they are extremely vulnerable and incapable of defending themselves. This will in turn provide a base for school counsellors to have introspection on the existing frame of strategies/policies with this sensitive section of the population. It may provide baseline for designing new strategies in accordance with the needs of the victims of child abuse. Further it will be a unique way to address this complex social problem.

Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by abrupt physical, cognitive, social and emot... more Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by abrupt physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes. The present study investigated the relationship between self esteem and life satisfaction among adolescents. The study was conducted on sample of 100 adolescents aged between 16 to 19 years. The research instruments used were self esteem scale by Rosenberg and life satisfaction scale by Diener, Emmons, Larsen and Griffin [1, 2]. The objectives of the study were to assess self esteem and life satisfaction and to study the relationship of self esteem and life satisfaction among adolescents. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and correlational analysis. The results of the correlational analysis revealed that there is significant positive correlation of self esteem with life satisfaction.

Orphans have been part of the human civilization since time immemorial. The outline of their fort... more Orphans have been part of the human civilization since time immemorial. The outline of their fortification has always differed from time to time and depends on the present-day social attitude towards them. Orphans lack the regulation and compassion which is necessary for the emotional development to take place.The present study entitled Psycho-social factors among institutional orphans of Kashmir with respect to demographic variables was aimed to understand the relation of psychological factors (psychological hardiness, locus of control and emotional and behavioral problems) and social factors (perceived social support) among institutional orphans with respect to demographic variables .The objectives of the study were to assess emotional and behavioral problems, perceived social support, psychological hardiness and locus of control among institutional orphans. Besides the study was aimed to explore the understudy constructs with respect to various demographic variables (cause of parent's death, orphan status, duration in orphanages and number of visits by family member/s). The sample of the present study composed of 336 orphans selected from 8 orphanages of different areas of Srinagar district. The tools used were psychological hardiness scale by , locus of control by Sanjay Vohra (1992), behavioral problems scale by Eshrat Ara and for assessing perceived social support 18 item scale was developed and standardized by authors. Apart from these tools personal data sheet was used to collect certain personal information from the respondents which include information about demographic variables. The collected data was analyzed by statistical techniques like descriptive statistics and comparative analysis. The comparative analysis revealed that no difference was found in terms of perceived social support, psychological hardiness and emotional and behavioral problems between orphans whose parent/s death was considered as natural death (i.e. due to illness, accident etc) and whose parents died due to prevailing conflict in the state, however, orphans whose parent/s death was considered as natural death have higher external locus of control as compared to orphans whose parent/s died due to conflict. While comparing single and double orphans it was found that single orphans have more psychological hardiness and lower emotional and behavioral problems as compared to double orphans, although no significant difference was found with respect to perceived social support and locus of control. While comparing orphans, who have been residing in orphanage for less than five years with orphans who have been residing in orphanages for five or more than five years in orphanage, results revealed that orphans who have been residing in orphanages for 5 years and more have better perceived social support, higher internal and external locus of control and lower emotional and behavioral problem as compared to orphans who have been residing in orphanage for less than 5 years, however no difference was found between these two groups in terms of psychological hardiness. The study finally revealed that the orphans whose family member/s visit them differ significantly in psychological hardiness, perceived social support and emotional and behavioral problems, however no difference was found in terms of locus of control. All these results have been thoroughly discussed in the light of available research. Keywords: Orphans, psychological hardiness, perceived social support, locus of control and emotional and behavioural problems Syed Najmah Jameel et al., Sch. J. Arts. Humanit. Soc. Sci., Dec 2017; 5(12C): 1919-1929 Available online: http://saspjournals.

The present study is carried out to identify significant determinants of internet addiction among... more The present study is carried out to identify significant determinants of internet addiction among adolescents. The objectives of the study are to assess perceived stress, parental neglect and internet addiction among adolescents, to study the relationship of perceived stress and parental neglect with internet addiction among adolescents, to study perceived stress and parental neglect as determinant of internet addiction among adolescents. Besides, this study is also aimed to compare adolescents in perceived stress, parental neglect and internet addiction with respect to domicile and parental employment status. The sample of the present study comprises of 100 adolescents. The tools used to collect data were Cohen's perceived stress scale , Straus, Kinard, and William's parental neglect scale and young's internet addiction scale. The collected data was analyzed by various statistical techniques like descriptive analysis, correlational analysis, regression analysis and comparative analysis. The result of correlational analysis revealed that both perceived stress and parental neglect has significant positive correlation with internet addiction. The result of regression analysis revealed that perceived stress and parental neglect are significant predictors of internet addiction. 39% of variance in internet addiction can be attributed to perceived stress and 18% of variance in internet addiction can be attributed to parental neglect. The result of comparative analysis revealed that urban adolescents have higher