Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: A Comparative Analysis of Orphans and Non-Orphans
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Emotional intelligence, Resilience, Orphans, Non-orphans, psychological well-beingAbstract
Emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience affect stress management, adversity adaptation, and mental health. Unaccompanied children and adolescents have distinct emotional, social, and environmental obstacles that may form their traits differently. This research compares orphans and non-orphans' emotional intelligence and resilience, including emotional awareness, control, empathy, adaptation, and coping capability. The research examines whether orphanhood substantially influences EI and resilience using established psychological instruments and statistical methods. The data should show how parental support, social environment, and life events affect emotional and psychological development in the two groups. These disparities affect how educators, psychologists, social workers, and policymakers construct tailored interventions, counseling programs, and support systems. Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, particularly in orphans, may increase emotional functioning, academic and social adjustment, and long-term psychological well-being.
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