Emotional and Behavioral Consequences in Physically Disabled Children from Flood-Affected Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

Physically disabled children are facing problems in their life however emotional and behavioral problems are found more prominent. The aim of the current study is to compare the emotional and behavioral problems in normal and physically disabled children and adolescents in flood affected area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Quantitative and comparative research design was used in this study. The sample consisted of 150 students of age’s 4-16 years with mean age of 12.1 years (SD=4.9) were engaged by using purposive sampling technique. Demographic Form and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire were used in the study. Sample was drawn from special schools of D. I. Khan and Tank, districts. Result of the study indicated that children with physical disabilities shows high emotional and behavior problem than the normal population (t= 8.22, p< .01). Results further revealed that children with physical disabilities are comparatively more hyperactive and display comparatively more peer problem than the normal population (t=6.16, p< .01). On the basis of findings, it could be concluded that as compared to normal children’s, children’s with physical disabilities are more
vulnerable to emotional and behavior problems.