Meribha Christy, C (2010) The Adjustment Problems and their coping strategies among adolescents residing in orphanages in selected areas at Madurai, Tamilnadu. Masters thesis, Matha College of Nursing, Manamadurai.
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Abstract
A study to assess the adjustment problems and their coping strategies among adolescence residing in orphanages at Christian mission service, Kallupatti, Madurai and Niomi Anbu Illam, Samayanalloor, Madurai, Tamilnadu. Descriptive study design was used. The sample size is 100 and purposive sampling technique was used. OBJECTIVES: 1. To find out the adjustment problems of adolescence residing in orphanages. 2. To find out the level of coping strategies of adolescence residing in orphanages. 3. To determine the correlation between the adjustment problems and coping strategies of adolescence residing in orphanages. 4. To find out the association between adjustment problems of adolescence residing at orphanages with demographic variables such as age, sex, education, religion, dietary habits, interest and hobbies, favourite subject, most admirable person, favourite colour and blood group. 5. To find out the association between coping strategies of adolescence residing at orphanages with demographic variables such as age, sex, education, religion, dietary habits, interest and hobbies, favourite subject, most admirable person, favourite colour and blood group. HYPOTHESIS: H1: There will be a relationship between adjustment problems and coping strategies among adolescents residing in orphanages. H2: There will be a significant association between the adjustment problems of adolescents residing in orphanages with selected demographic variables such as age, sex, education, religion, dietary habits, interest and hobbies, favourite subject and admirable persons, favourite colour and blood group. H3: There will be a significant association between the coping strategies of adolescents residing in orphanages with selected demographic variables such as age, sex, education, religion, dietary habits, interest and hobbies, favourite subject and admirable persons, favourite colour and blood group. A descriptive research method was undertaken to assess the level of adjustment problems and their coping strategies among adolescents residing in orphanages. The study was conducted at Christian Mission Service, Kallupatti, Madurai and Niomi Anbu Illam, Samayanalloor, Madurai. The data were collected from 100 adolescents who fulfill led the inclusion criteria by purposive convenient sampling technique. The research tool consisted of demographic data, modified Bell’s adjustment inventory, modified coping checklist (Rao, Subbhakrishna and Prabhu). The tools were found valid and reliable through pilot study. The planned health education, counseling, group therapy was given regarding adjustment problems and their coping strategies to the adolescence. The review of literature enabled the investigator to develop the conceptual framework. The study was based on Sister Callista Roy’s adaptation model to assess the adjustment problems and coping strategies of adolescents residing in orphanages. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: The study findings show that: It was found that 27% of adolescents were in the age between 12-13 years, 33% were 14-15 years, 33% were 14-15 years, and 40% were 16-18 years adolescents. Regarding sex, 80% of adolescents were males, and 20% were females. Among Religion, majority (85%) of adolescents was Christians and 15% adolescents were Hindus. In dietary habits of adolescents reveals that 94% were non-vegetarian and 6% were vegetarian. Majority (87%) of adolescents admired by parents, 12% were friends and only 1% adolescents like teachers and none of them admired by guardians. The result shows that the level of adjustment problems inorder mild level of adjustment (17%), moderate level of adjustment (71%), severe adjustment problems (12%). The result reveals that the coping strategies of adolescents inorder moderate level (77%), satisfied level (10%), and 13% of adolescents had inadequate level of coping. There is a positive correlation between the adjustment problems and their coping strategies among adolescents residing in orphanages. There is no association between adjustment problem and demographic variables such as sex, religion, interest and hobbies, most admirable person, favorite colour blood group. But there is a significant association between adjustment problems and demographic variables such as age, educational status, dietary habits, and favourite subject. There is no association between coping and demographic variables such as age, sex, educational status, religion, dietary habits, favourite subject, and favourite colour. There is a significant association between coping strategies and demographic variables such as interest and hobbies, most admirable person, and blood group. RECOMMENDATIONS: ❖ A comparative study can be done between rural and urban adolescents. ❖ A comparative study can be done between adolescents residing in orphanages and home with large sample. ❖ A similar study can be conducted with large sample. ❖ Study can be done using different methods of teaching. ❖ A similar qualitative study can be done among preschool children. ❖ An Explorative study can be done to assess the behavioural and emotional problem of adolescents residing in orphanages. ❖ Further studies can be conducted on knowledge and practice of healthy habits among school children in orphanages. CONCLUSION: Majority adolescents had moderate adjustment problems because their peer group relationships and accepting guidance from guardians and also teachers and most of the adolescents had moderate level of coping skills because of 85% of adolescents are Christians they did prayer and guidance from religious leaders that reduces the severity of adjustment problems. Severe adjustment problems had seen those who are expecting parental guidance and support and also they are expected parental love and affection, some adolescents not accepting guidance in problematic situations, that adolescents fallen into inadequate level of coping skills. Few adolescents had satisfied level of coping because they are accepting guidance from guardians and having their good peer group relationship.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | REG. NO: 30085444 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Adjustment Problems, coping strategies, adolescents, orphanages, selected areas, Madurai, Tamilnadu. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jan 2018 11:56 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2020 08:47 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/5484 |
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