A comparative evaluation among the children of female sex workers and non-sex workers: personality dimensions

Authors

  • Ms. Debangana Bhattacharya PhD Student, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University Kolkata, India.
  • Dr. Manisha Dasgupta Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/%2010.25215/0802.037

Keywords:

Female Sex Worker, Children Personality, Children of Sex Workers, Self-Image, Aggression, Personality

Abstract

The present study is a comparative study among the children of female sex workers and children of non sex workers (control group) in respect of their personality dimensions.10 children of sex workers and 10 children of non sex workers were assessed on Children Apperception test and Somatic Ink block series to fulfil the aims of the study. The results reveal Problems in interpersonal relationship, loose interpersonal bond, Aggression towards parents. Poor self-image, impulsivity, Craving for congenial home environment, parental love and affection, Insecurity in the children of sex workers. Children of sex workers are more emotionally impoverished than normal children. Sibling rivalry, Separation anxiety and magic and fantasy thinking is higher in the children of sex workers.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Ms. Debangana Bhattacharya, & Dr. Manisha Dasgupta. (2022). A comparative evaluation among the children of female sex workers and non-sex workers: personality dimensions. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 8(2). https://doi.org/ 10.25215/0802.037

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020): Volume 08, Issue 2, April- June, 2020

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