Promoting Resilience among Academically backward Children

Dr. Nasreen Banu

Abstract: Present study (XII Plan period) was taken up to enhance the Resilience skills of Academically backward children through Intervention & counseling programmes. The sample consisted of 150 children (6th 10th class) from the operational villages (5) of Moinabad mandal, RR district. Rating scales developed by the unit (AICRP-CD, Hyderabad centre) were used to find out the Internal & External Resilience levels and Risk & Protective factors associated with Resilience. Based on the results, Intervention & Counselling sessions were conducted for a period of 10 months, using effective training methodologies for enhancing the resilience skills of the selected sample. The post test scores showed a positive impact, reflecting the effectiveness of the Intervention programme.

Keywords: resilience, risk & protective factors, intervention

How to Cite?: Dr. Nasreen Banu, "Promoting Resilience among Academically backward Children", Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 132-141, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=29011702, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/29011702