Resilience and Self-Worth among Young Adults from Broken Homes in Ghana
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64712/ijeccer.v2i2.708Keywords:
Broken home, Divorce, Resilience, Psychological Impact, Mental healthAbstract
This research study is intended to provide perspectives on why there are lasting impacts of parental break-up and how better solutions could be found to provide assistance among future youth for mental health and well-being in similar circumstances. Participants in this research included four men and four women aged 18 to 29 years who were enrolled at the University of Ghana in Accra. These volunteers took the plunge that following a flyer from the recruitment committee inviting people to volunteer to tell their story to enable academic research, they volunteered to be interviewed. The private interviews with the researchers focused on participants’ lived experiences. It turned out that young adults hailing from broken homes had experienced abandonment, rejection, and negative self-perception, which had limited their sense of their own value. It was recommended that children from broken homes should have access to counselling services. Providing mental health support: Creating and providing access to support groups tailored to young adults who grew up in broken homes.References
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