Qualitative Exploration of Factors Affecting Positive Development of Institutionalized Orphan Adolescents
M. Akilandeswari and N. AnnalakshmiBharathiar University, Coimbatore Pages:17-28 The present study attempts to explore the factors that thwart and facilitate positivedevelopment among institutionalized orphan adolescents. Using a semi-structuredinterview schedule, individual in-depth interviews were conducted on12 institutionalizedorphan adolescents (8 girls and 4 boys) from orphanages. Semi-structured interviewschedule covering domains like strengths, challenges, happiness, and perception aboutpresent …