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Title Psychological Distress and Subjective Wellbeing of Institutionalized Orphans: A Comparative Study Approach

Author(s) Kiran Jahangeer

Abstract The main objective of the study was to explore the relationship between psychological distress and subjective wellbeing among biological and social orphan. The sample comprised of overall 213 orphans in institutions in which there are 168 social orphans and 45 biological orphans. All samples were collected from Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Karachi orphanages. This sample age between 12 to 18 years and comprise of 135 males and 78 females. To measure study variable, Urdu version of the scales were used. Kessler psychological distress scale translated by Shiza Shahid (2020) used to measure orphan distress level. BBC Subjective wellbeing scale translated by Amna Khalid (2015) was used to measure individual subjective wellbeing. The result of the study shows significant positive association between psychological distress and subjective wellbeing. Study result indicated biological orphans having high psychological distress and low subjective wellbeing as compared to social orphans. Result also were significant between age, gender, various orphanages and educational institutions. This study helps to understand problems that are increasing source of psychological distress among orphans especially for those living in orphanages from childhood. Results of this research helps policy makers to develop appropriate and good policies that helps donors while donating money to various orphanages.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Psychology

Language English

Publication Date 2024-11-11

Subject Psychology

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