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Living with Mental Distress, Social Anger, and In-Group Commitment among Working Children: A Qualitative Study

Haleh Jafari1, Shokoh Varaei1, Serge Brand2

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research
|October 23, 2023
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Child labor significantly impacts children's health, leading to mental distress and behavioral issues. Addressing these challenges is crucial for their well-being and preventing long-term harm.

Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Sociology of Childhood

Background:

  • Child labor poses risks to overall health and development.
  • Understanding mental health and behavioral issues in working children is vital for health promotion.
  • Qualitative research is essential to explore the nuanced experiences of child laborers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mental health and behavioral issues faced by working children.
  • To identify specific psychological and social challenges encountered by child laborers.
  • To provide insights for interventions aimed at improving the health of working children.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing contractual content analysis in Tehran, Iran (2021).
  • In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 32 working children (10-18 years), parents, and center officials.
  • Data collection supplemented by field notes; analysis followed Lundman and Graneheim's method after achieving data saturation.

Main Results:

  • Identified three primary categories: mental distress (fear, anxiety, depression, isolation, low self-confidence), social anger (aggression, antisocial behavior, relationship disruption), and in-group commitment (self-censorship, independence, group cohesion).
  • Findings highlight a spectrum of psychological and social challenges impacting working children.
  • Specific manifestations include fear, anxiety, depression, social anger, and complex group dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Working children experience significant mental and behavioral problems.
  • These issues, if unaddressed, can lead to irreversible negative consequences.
  • Urgent attention and interventions are needed to mitigate the adverse effects of child labor on children's health.
Abstract

Keywords:
Child labormental healthqualitative researchsocial behaviors

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