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Orphan discipline and child neglect: An analysis from 48 countries.
Anna Bolgrien1, Elizabeth Heger Boyle2, Mehr Munir1
1Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, 50 Willey Hall, 225 19 th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
Child Abuse & Neglect
|March 9, 2025
Summary
Orphans experience less discipline, including physical and psychological aggression, compared to non-orphans. This reduced discipline is linked to caregiver neglect, not sensitivity, highlighting a need for caregiver support and education on healthy practices.
Area of Science:
- Child development
- Global health
- Sociology
Background:
- Orphans represent a significant child population facing numerous risks.
- Research on orphan discipline is limited, focusing mainly on biological families.
- Existing studies suggest orphans face reduced harsh discipline but lack explanations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To globally assess orphans' likelihood of experiencing physical, psychologically aggressive, and nonviolent discipline.
- To compare discipline experienced by orphans versus non-orphans.
- To explore reasons behind differential discipline practices for orphans.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 56 UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey samples from 48 countries.
- Analyzed disciplinary experiences of children aged 5–14.
- Employed multilevel logistic regressions to estimate odds of discipline.
Main Results:
- All orphan categories (maternal, paternal, double) showed reduced odds of experiencing any discipline.
- Physical discipline disparities were attributed to caregiver neglect rather than sensitivity.
- Risk factors for violent discipline were analyzed for single and double orphans.
Conclusions:
- Orphan caregivers require support strategies to mitigate stress and neglect.
- Family education on healthy disciplinary practices is crucial.
- Addressing caregiver neglect is key to improving orphan well-being.
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