Author: Ayesha Ali
Supervisor: Anum Javed & Rukhsana Kausar, PhD
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2013-2015
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study was designed to explore the relationship between child abuse, emotional and behavioral problems in domestic child workers. It was hypothesized that: there is likely to be a relationship between child abuse and emotional and behavioral problems in domestic child workers; child abuse is likely to predict emotional and behavioral problems in domestic child workers. Correlational research design and snowball sampling were used to access the sample of domestic child worker (N = 85). Child Abuse Scale (Malik, Saeed & Shah, 2003) and Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman, 1998) were used for assessment. Person product moment correlation and Step-wise regression analysis were used to analyse data. Results showed a positive relationship between child abuse and emotional and behavioral problems in domestic child worker and child abuse turned out to be a significant predictor of emotional and behavioral problems in domestic child workers. Boys were more prone to physical and emotional abuse and they also tend to exhibit more problems related to prosocial behavior. This study serves as an insight about the issues of domestic child workers in Pakistan. It also throws light on this neglected segment of our society and consequences of abuse they face and it can be beneficial to overcome these issues in the Pakistani perspective.
Keywords: Child Abuse, Behavioral Problems, Domestic child worker.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
