International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume VI, Issue XII, December 2022|ISSN 2454-6186
Effects of Life Skill Training on the Self Efficacy of Institutionalised Children
Mrs. Getzi Baby.T1, Dr. Martha George Phd (N)2, Dr. S.S. Sharmila Jansi Rani Phd (N)3
1Research Scholar, Department of Nursing, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
2Research Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
3Research Co-Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of life skill training on the self-efficacy of institutionalized children and the post-experimental evaluation of one group only. In this study, 40 institutionalized children in 10th grade were selected. Tools: The self-efficacy tool developed by Mathur & Bhatnagar was used. After 5 weeks of treatment, the group received life skills training consisting of two sessions per week, each lasting 45 minutes. Following treatment, a post-test was administered to determine if life skills training increased the self-confidence of the institutionalized children. Results: Life skills training significantly increased the self-confidence of institutionalized children. Thus, life skills training is significantly effective
Key Words: Life Skills, Self-Efficacy, Institutionalised, Orphan Children
I. BACKGROUND
The importance of children in society cannot be overstated. Significant. Every child deserves to lead a decent and meaningful life. In reality, children’s needs are not being met adequately. This is due to multiple children becoming orphaned or partially orphaned for a variety of reasons, including the death of their parents. This results in the child being placed in an institutionalized environment. The child is Children who are under institutional care may find it difficult to adjust to their internal and external environments. They may also face behavioural issues. To overcome this problem, the institutions should concentrate on enhancing the overall well-being of the children. A major responsibility of the institutions is to take care of the mental health of the children. One of the major strategies to bring wellness is life skill training. Every institution should make an effort to facilitate life skills training for orphans. Training in life skills helps to instil a healthy competitive spirit in everyone. This training helps to improve cognitive skills, social skills and decision-making skills. Many studies proved that the effectiveness of life skills training may enhance the self-efficacy of people who are capable of balancing their emotions. The girls’ children who underwent the life skills training are having better adjustments in their social relationships. They became very adept at handling situations (Turan 2018). The concept of self-efficacy was introduced by Albert Bandura and refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to perform and achieve a goal. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and mastery at their own level. There is a significant difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy. Self-esteem is more focused on ‘being’ whereas self-efficacy is more on ‘doing’.