Perceived Social Support and Locus of Control among Children in Child Care Institutions

Authors

  • Saleena. M1 , Suja M.K2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12342

Keywords:

Children, Child care institutions, Locus of control, Perceived social support.

Abstract

Introduction: Children in child care institutions are one of the most vulnerable groups in society. In many
countries, they are living in orphanages or children’s home for reasons, such as parent’s death, abandonment,
neglect, born with some medical conditions, poverty. Many nations are facing a struggle to care for these
vulnerable group. Child care institutions provide children’s home aid programmes, foster care, adoption and
family reunification programmes. Research work related to children in child care institutions shed light into
their wellbeing.
Aim: This study aimed to know the level of perceived social support and locus of control among children in
child care institutions and relations of independent variables (age, gender etc.) on perceived social support
and locus of control. This study was a survey design in nature. Census method was used for the study. 222
children between the age group of 10-18, from 5 children homes run by the Kerala government was selected
for the study. Kerala. Result: This study reveals that there is no significant relationship between perceived
social support and locus of control. Perceived social support is high among the children those who have an
internal locus of control. It is seen that 53% of children have an internal locus of control and 47% of children
have an external locus of control. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the children in child care institutions
show average level of perceived social support and there is no relationship between locus of control. Internal
locus of control in children is higher than external locus of control. The caretakers, parents and relatives
need to support the children in a better way so that they feel cared and loved. It is important to train the
children to have internal locus of control so that they take responsibility for the outcome of their lives.

Author Biography

  • Saleena. M1 , Suja M.K2

    1PhD Scholar, 2Associate Professor, Department of Social work, Amrita School of Engineering,
    Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Perceived Social Support and Locus of Control among Children in Child Care Institutions. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 4452-4456. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12342