Self-Esteem and Resilience Differences Among Street Children Compared to Non-street Children in Limpopo Province of South Africa: A Baseline Study

Frontiers in Public Health

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Mokoena Patronella Maepa¹ 

[1] Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

关键词: South Africa;    Limpopo Province;    street children;    non-street children;    self-esteem;    resilience;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2021.542778

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The phenomenon of street children is a challenging global social problem. Using an independent sample group design, this study explored the differences in self-esteem and resilience among street children and non-street children. A total of 300 ( N = 300) street children with ages ranging from 8 to 18 years were selected using a purposive sampling method, while a total of 300 ( N = 300) non-street children with ages ranging from 8 to 18 years were selected using a simple random sample to participate in this study. A questionnaire with three sections was used to collect data. Results of an independent sample t -test revealed that street children reported low self-esteem and poor resilience compared to non-street children. The study, therefore, concluded that street children and non-street children differ on self-esteem and resilience. It is recommended that social skills training be provided for the street children population.

【 授权许可】

CC BY