The Relationship between the Attachment Behaviours of Children in Some Nigerian Institutionalized Homes (Orphanages) and their Emotional and Social Development
- June 22, 2018
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Education
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2018 | ISSN 2321–2705
Augustina I. Anakwe1, Johsua R. Yilhikka2, Ojo M. Kayode3
1-2Faculty of Educaion, University of Jos, Nigeria.
3Department of Special Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Abstract:-The study examined the relationship between the attachment behaviours of children in institutionalized home (orphanages) and their emotional and social development. In some orphanages in Nigeria. A cross cultural survey design was adopted in the study, using accidental sampling method three instruments were used for data collected. A total of 25 children from orphanages were used. The hypotheses were tested using t-test. The results revealed that there are significant relationship between children from institutionalized homes attachment behavior and their emotional and social development. Based on the findings of the study the researcher recommended the adoption of children into faster care families among other things.
Key words: Institutionalized Home, Orphanage Emotional Development and social Development
I. INTRODUCTION
The most important aspect of human beings is their capacity to form relationship and be able to maintain these relations- :s that are necessary for human survival throughout life. These relationships are in different forms, the most cherished and painful of these relationships are those with family, friends, and loved ones. Within these relationships, we become bonded with each other through what is called “emotion”. Our ability to form and; maintain these relationships differs. Some individuals have natural tendencies of loving, which helps them in forming intimate arc caring relationships and drive pleasure, while others don’t care are have little or no feelings in forming intimate relationships and therefore have little or no pleasure being close to others, have less attachment with family, have few friends and have incomplete emotional bond to any person in some cases.
