A 2‐year follow‐up of orphans’ competence, socioemotional problems and post‐traumatic stress symptoms in traditional foster care and orphanages in Iraqi Kurdistan

Abstract

Even if the two orphan care systems showed more similarities than differences, the foster care revealed better outcomes over time. The results are discussed in relation to gender, age, socio-economic situation, cultural values and the characteristics of each care system.

Systems, strategies, and interventions for sustainable long-term care and protection of children with a history of living outside of family care

“…The evidence base across multiple studies emphasizing cultural and other contextual features guiding the development of specific intervention approaches or adaptations of interventions ranges from poor to strong (Ahmad et al, 2005;Annan et al, 2008;International Labour Organization, 2007;Peters, 2007;Wessells, 2009). An understanding of the cultural context is needed when one is developing or sustaining interventions that address the needs of vulnerable populations of children and youth.…”

Coping with the challenges of living in an Indonesian residential institution

“…Unfortunately, however, residential institutions such as orphanages are unlikely to provide resources for children specifically to help them to cope with their exposure to traumatic events. Furthermore, these facilities may in fact exacerbate traumatic stress symptoms, given the inadequate psychological support that exists in many of these settings [15][16][17].…”

Childhood Adversity, Recent Life Stressors and Suicidal Behavior in Chinese College Students

“…In the research on orphans, the role of psychosocial status on multiple outcomes has been studied, though not specifically in relation to learning outcomes. Research on OAC in low and middle income countries found that orphaned children are more susceptible than non-orphans to exposure to potentially traumatic events due to lack of adequate adult protection [18][19][20][21]. A recent study found that OAC anxiety and emotional difficulties increased with additional exposure to potentially traumatic events [22].…”