Study on the Social and Psychological Status of Primary School Children of Employed Migrant Mothers

Abstract

The study is designed to analyse the psychological and social status of children who have been left behind by their mothers for overseas employment. Over one hundred and fifty Primary school children from six schools in the Borella Education division, in three categories were selected for the study. The groups consisted of children of migrant mothers, employed mothers and unemployed mothers. Care givers of migrant mothers were also consulted. Findings revealed that children of migrant mothers had greater psychological and social problems than those of their counterparts. The study highlighted the need for schools to provide more support for these children in addition to the state who needed to intervene at the policy making level to provide solace to the children of migrants to take their place in society in an equitable manner.