THE EFFECT OF ANXIETY ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE GIRLCHILD

Authors

  • Tayibat Bello Shinko Department of Educational Psychology, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v10i1.365

Keywords:

Effect, Anxiety, Mental Health, Girl Child

Abstract

Exploitation of the girl-child by parents, guidance, and other caregivers have constitute a major source of anxiety for her. This paper discusses the various ego defense mechanism employ by the girl-child to cope with the threats of anxiety. The implication of such reactions for mental and social well-being of the girl-child was also highlighted and the responsibility of parents, counselors, government and the society as a whole in protecting the girl-child emotionally and socially was also stressed.

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Published

2020-09-09

How to Cite

Shinko, T. B. (2020). THE EFFECT OF ANXIETY ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE GIRLCHILD. Sokoto Educational Review, 10(1), 70–77. https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v10i1.365

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2008): Sokoto Educational Review

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