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Ahanthem Neemi Devi ¹, Juri Baruah ¹, Nityananda Pradhan ², Tulika Borah ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, IN
2 Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The study examined adolescents' perception of the quality of parental attachment. The study was undertaken in Jorhat District of Assam. As many as 420 adolescents, aged 14-16 years (210 girls & 210 boys) from 10 schools constituted the sample of the investigation. Adolescents' perception of the quality of parental attachment was assessed by using Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment inventory by Armsden and Greensberg (1987). The inventory measures three broad dimensions of parental attachment such as degree of mutual trust, quality of communication and extent of alienation, separately for mothers and fathers. The results of the study revealed that mutual trust and quality of communication with mothers were higher than the fathers. It was found that adolescents' perceived quality of attachment with their mothers was higher than attachment with fathers. The results further revealed significant gender differences with respect to maternal attachment with girls showing higher attachment with their parents than boys.

Keywords

Paternal Attachment, Maternal Attachment, Adolescents.

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Sendi Seb Rengma ¹, Jinamoni Saikia ¹, Tulika Borah ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam), IN

Abstract

A school with adequate facilities, collaborative decision making, and respectful interpersonal relations between students, staff, and parents, as well as other personnels can enhance academic achievement level in the schools. The present study was undertaken to study and compare the environment and safety of government and private schools. The sample comprised of 180 school students between the age group of 14 –15 years (class-IX) drawn from the Jorhat district of Assam. Data was collected from the respondents by using schedule to assess social relationship and to assess different aspects related to teaching and learning. It can be highlighted from the findings that all the private schools had high and average level of social relationship. In the aspect of teaching and learning the level was also found to be average. But in government schools the levels were found to be in average and low as far as social relationship and teaching – learning aspects are concerned. Statistical analysis (z-test) also showed a highly significant difference between government and private schools in the dimensions of social relationship and in the aspect of teaching and learning.

Keywords

School Environment, School Safety, Government School, Private School.

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Ira Sarma ¹, Tulika Borah ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam), IN

Abstract

Assam has a largely rural agrarian economy, which is characterized by high rate of work participation of women. The feeding practices, child rearing practices differs from community to community. The study has been carried out in two villages viz., Neulgaon and Laliti under Dhekargarah development block for study their existing infant feeding practices. The tribal population in the blocks is around 90 per cent and dominated by missing community. Their socio-cultural, economic and educational backgrounds differ from the other communities. A sizable portion of Deuri community also live in the area, although in different nearby villages. Women in this area are involved in various agricultural activities starting from sowing of seeds to hand weeding, harvesting and post-harvest activities. Their socio-cultural, economic and educational backgrounds differ from the other communities. Factors such as ignorance, illiteracy, lack of accessibility and inadequate utilization of health services contribute to poor health status of the tribes. Breastfeeding is an integral part of nurturing and nourishing process in new born health. Each tribe has its own exclusive practices in child rearing. The beliefs and practices related to feeding during the infancy period have a critical impact on the survival of child. In this context, a study has been carried out to identify the existing beliefs and practices on infant feeding among the tribal communities. Results showed that less knowledge about newborn feeding practices of the tribes exists in the study area. Harmful feeding practices due to misconceptions are still prevailing among the tribes despite advancement in health services. There is a need to assess the local tribe specific newborn rearing practices for promotion of beneficial practices and prevention of harmful practices.

Keywords

Infant feeding practices, Tribal population

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Pallavi ¹, Tulika Borah ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, IN

Abstract

The present study was undertaken with the goal of finding out how parents view child abuse. Child abuse or maltreatment includes physical, sexual and psychological abuse or neglect by a parent or caregiver, in particular. Parent expectations are critical for all children's well-being, as parents / caregivers are the primary source of support and care for individual children. Parent perception of child abuse is playing a key role in the development of children, a total of 40 respondents (parents) were held near Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat. Data collection performed by simple random sampling and standard questionnaire (Lawrence Daly, 2015) with seven main heading (23 statements) was used for data collection, using a series of face-to-face interviews to look for further details as well as to ascertain that family child safety, behavior and overall well-being were being performed. The data was analyzed using statistical methods. The results from the current study showed parents expectation of child abuse that more respondents (40 per cent) were rated 'B' suggesting that those respondents (parents) are likely to do better for children. Set a timetable and incorporate it into daily practices for what has not been completed. Almost all of them were 25 percent respondents doing a great job and keeping up the good work for their kids and scored 'A'. And a couple of them scored 22.5 percent 'C' shows they may have done an average job. Review items that were or were not overlooked. Set a timetable to complete them and make a purposeful effort to incorporate them into daily activities. Just 12.5 per cent of respondents got score 'D' shows they might have done a job below average. Seek to receive urgent support from others through professional counseling. The parents who got Score A, B, and C from their kids are better than the others because they are involved in day-to-day activities with the kids or listen seriously to their kids and take the right action. The expectations of parents were also that participation in children's events often reduces the risks of child neglect and violence from other family members and outsiders.

Keywords

Abuse, Awareness, Child Abuse, Involvement, Perception.

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