Psychological Stability of Orphans in Crisis Situations
Abstract
The article presents the results of the study of psychological stability of orphans who survived abuse and violence in the parental home (N = 120). The structure of psychological stability of children and adolescents in difficult situations (cognitive, emotional, behavioral, presentational) has been specified. According to the results of the study some groups of orphans have been identified by levels of psychological stability (psychologically stable, with an average degree of psychological stability, with a low degree of psychological stability, psychologically instable, with situational stability / instability). There has been defined the relationship between personal characteristics and protective coping strategies used by orphans. The article shows the dependence of the psychological stability of orphans on the level of personal anxiety, inner tension, the level of sociability and self-presentation in the society. The features of the self-concept of orphans who survived abuse and violence in the parental home have been analyzed.
Categories: Psychology Abuse Violations
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