Exploring Factors Associated with Educational Outcomes for Orphan and Abandoned Children in India
Abstract
India has more than 25 million orphan and abandoned children (OAC) (United Nations Children’s Fund, 2012). The burden of care for these OAC is on caregivers that are often ill equipped to meet their needs due to inadequate assets. Previous studies suggest that in communities with limited resources, OAC residing with non-biological caregivers are more at risk than those fostered by a biological parent. This study explores the association of caregiver and child characteristics with OAC educational outcome in India. The analysis was conducted using hierarchical logistic regression. The findings have implications for practice and policy in the global child welfare field.
Categories: Care
Other articles
Effectiveness of Specific Interventions on Emotional Status among Orphan Children in Selected Orphanages, Salem
A true experimental-study was conducted using pre test and post test with experimental and control group design by Nesakkarangal…
Read moreModels of care for orphaned and separated children and upholding children’s rights: cross-sectional evidence from western Kenya
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to approximately 55 million orphaned children. The growing orphan crisis has overwhelmed…
Read moreThe Orphans of Eritrea: Are Orphanages Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
Objective: This study compared the mental health and cognitive development of 9- to 12-year-old Eritrean war orphans living…
Read moreAdverse childhood experiences, psychosocial well-being and cognitive development among orphans and abandoned children in five low income countries
Background Development policymakers and child-care service providers are committed to improving the educational opportunities…
Read more