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A Cross Cultural Definitions of Orphanages

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  • Azlini, C.

    (Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia)

  • Siti Hajar, A. R.

    (Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia)

  • Lukman Z.M.

    (Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia)

Abstract

Orphans are children with one or both deceased parents in need of care and protection. while, on behalf of the government, the task of running an orphanage as well as providing physical and social facilities is under Social jurisdiction. Therefore, this article aims to discuss cultural definitions of orphanages using the findings of previous studies. The findings show that there is a difference in the definition of orphanage.

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  • Azlini, C. & Siti Hajar, A. R. & Lukman Z.M., 2020. "A Cross Cultural Definitions of Orphanages," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(2), pages 249-252, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:2:p:249-252
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    1. Salifu Yendork, J. & Somhlaba, Nceba Z., 2014. "Stress, coping and quality of life: An exploratory study of the psychological well-being of Ghanaian orphans placed in orphanages," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 46(C), pages 28-37.
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