Studies of Sexual abuse between boys and girls in different socio economic status groups
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study was an attempt to find out the prevalence of sexual abuse among children and prevalence of gender disparities in abuse across three socio economic groups in Allahabad district. A total sample of 180 children in the age group of 9-18 years from three socio economic status families using stratified random sampling technique comprising 60 respondents and their parents from each socio economic group (30 boys and 30 girls respectively) were selected for the study. Socio economic status scale was used to assess the socio economic status of the respondents and a self made interview schedule for parents and children was used to assess the prevalence of sexual abuse. Results indicated that children reported a higher incidence of sexual abuse as compared to that reported by their parents. Socio economic status had a significant effect (P <. 01) and gender had a non significant effect on the prevalence of child sexual abuse. The study indicated that sexual abuse was found to be generally inflicted by neighbors’ followed by relatives and unknown people. Hence, the study revealed that sexual abuse was prevalent among children and it was suggested that awareness campaigns, role of mass media, law and policies for protection of children’s rights can prove to be helpful in combating child sexual abuse.
Authors and Affiliations
Singh Shashi, Mathur Anjali
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