While existing research acknowledges copious challenges faced by older adults (people
aged 60 and over) in Ghana and most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, they fail to situate the …

Orphans who lack household or community support face significant socio-economic
disadvantages. In particular, they are at greater risk of malnutrition and stunting in …

Studies have revealed the influence of parent–child relationships on the learning
adaptability of left-behind children. However, the researchers have not explored the …

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits to ending hunger and achieving
food security for all. However, little is known about the food access experiences of older …

Adolescents are vulnerable for problematic smartphone use (PSU), which is associated with
adverse psychological and physical health outcomes. Prior studies have debated whether …

Orphans' needs are barely identified, barely acknowledged, and barely treated notably in
France. Yet, parental loss might generate specific needs associated with cognitive …

The term blesser has become part of South Africa's contemporary lexicon, replacing the
older terminology of 'sugar daddy.'While much recent literature has focused on the blesser …

Psychological distress is a priority health issue in low-and middle-income countries;
however, it is inadequately addressed among vulnerable youth living in extremely …

Previous research in Ethiopia mainly contemplated studying children's mental distress and
the negative effects of orphanages. However, there is a dearth of documented evidence on …

This study aimed to examine the association between parent–child relationships and
adolescents' non-cognitive skills, while also investigating the mediating effect of social …