ORPHAN ADOLESCENTS AND COPING STRATEGIES: DOES GENDER HAS A SAY?

Abstract

Facing several challenges in developing the positive function of mental health. Orphaned adolescents are more vulnerable to crises since their loved ones don't provide the same level of assistance. Adolescents in orphanages are especially vulnerable because they must develop the necessary life skills to deal with the many obstacles they face. Examining the Coping Strategies of Male and Female Orphan Adolescents in Orphanages in Kashmir Division.The authors received 289 valid responses from male and female orphan adolescents who were in the age group of 12-19 years only, staying in registered orphanages of Kashmir division, they were subsequently subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS 26.0 and a quantitative descriptive survey technique. Results suggest adaptability among male and female orphan adolescents in their coping strategies. Also significant variations were found to exist between the two groups of orphan adolescents with respect to their coping strategies.