Psychosocial Distress among Children Living on the Street in Mumbai City, India

Savarkar, Tushar

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“…The survey has carried on during the year 2015-16 to understand the various socio-economic, health and mental health issues of children living on street in Mumbai city. The study found that these children have a unique capacity and effective coping strategies in their struggle for survival [14]. The field experiences suggest that as children land up on street, they get the soft corner and sympathy from the peers as well as the society.…”

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Resilience and Streetism: The Experiences from the Field

Savarkar¹

2018

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2018

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“…29 Likewise, the street children were found suffering from emotional and neurological issues 30 ; high level of hopelessness, depression, behavioral problems, and suicidal thoughts 31 ; psychosocial distress including depression and anxiety. 16 The role of circumstances cannot be denied in developing a healthy personality. The struggle for existence on the streets is complicated by a variety of factors to which these children get exposed to regularly.…”

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“…35,36 The previous research which addressed the psychosocial distress among the children living on the street found that age, time spent on the street, type of work are the main determinants of the psychosocial distress among these children. 16 The importance of family in the lives of children is well established in all cultures. Familial relationships are nurturing and enriching and help in the overall development of the child.…”

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“…13 Universally, street children are encounter problems like abuse, torture, violence, exploitation, substance use/abuse and violation of basic rights. 15,16 Furthermore, earlier research added that homeless children are more vulnerable to accidents, injuries, and burns. 17 Studies have also shown homeless children who either live or work on streets, orphaned, abandoned, and children from other marginal sections are more prone to mental health issues.…”

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Mental Health Problems among Street Children: The Case of India

Savarkar

Das

2019

Current Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

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A number of studies indicate that street children are vulnerable for exposure to poly-victimization, which includes various types of physical abuse, sexual violence, bullying and exposure to violence, neglect, drug abuse. These children may suffer severe mental health outcomes due to chronic exposure to psychosocial distress, specifically anxiety and depression. An analytical review of the literature was undertaken to examine the research studies on the psychological and social impact of the living condition on the street children from both a national and global lens. Research evidence indicates that there is a strong correlation between mental health and overall holistic development of the individual. The paper finally provides a conceptual framework of vulnerabilities and mental health of street children, implications for future research, interventions and public policy.

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“…The results highlight the children those who were engaged in begging and rag picking are more prone to psychosocial problems. The existing literature argues that working children are at high risk of physical, emotional and sexual abuse at work place [6].…”

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A Descriptive study to assess the selected psychosocial problems among street children in foster homes at Tumkur Karnataka India

Ramu¹

2018

J Nurs Health Stud

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Background: Street life is always challenge for survival not only for adults but very difficult for children. They live within the city but are unable to take advantage of the comforts of urban life. Nurses have a major role in addressing this issue. This study focused primarily on access to health and education in street children from different age groups in Thumkur District, Karnataka, India. Methods: A survey was conducted on 326 children (aged 4-17 yrs) residing in home-based foster care between Aug 2004 to Jan 2006 in Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Statistics: Percentage was calculated to know the difference.Results: Majority of the samples were from rural area with 68 (68%) participants and remaining 32 (32%) were from urban area. 30 (30%) were Hindus, 60 (60%) were Christians, 10 (10%) were Muslim and from other religious caste. Among 100 street children, 12 (12%) were in the age group of 6 and 8 years, 14 (14%) were in the age group of 7 and 12 years, whereas, 17 (17%) were in the age group of 9 years, 22 (22%) were in the age group of 10 years and 10 (10%) were in the age group of 11 years. Based on the family system of 100 street children, 60 (60%) were from nuclear families, 32 (32%) were from joint families and 8 (8%) were from extended families. Majority of the samples were rarely absent to school with 15 (15%) participants, 12(12%) were often absent to school, 8 (8%) were absent very often to school and remaining 65 (65%) were regular to school. The other parameters considered were no. of children in the family, birth order of the child, preschool learning, marks percentage, problems with isolation. Conclusion:As nurses have a major role in addressing this issue, there should be trained in planning and implementing all the basic need a street child needs and work in association with government and NGO's.

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Psychosocial Distress among Children Living on the Street in Mumbai City, India

Abstract: Jo urna l o f D e pr essio n a n d A nxiety

Cited by 10 publications

References 16 publications

Resilience and Streetism: The Experiences from the Field

Resilience and Streetism: The Experiences from the Field

Mental Health Problems among Street Children: The Case of India

A Descriptive study to assess the selected psychosocial problems among street children in foster homes at Tumkur Karnataka India

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