Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to assess the aftermath of child trafficking on children
been rescued and how the identity construction strategies help the rescued children
reconstruct their lost identity in the Effutu Municipality. The study employed
qualitative case study approach. Convenience sampling was used to sample 55
participants for the study. Semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data for
the study. Data was coded and analysed using thematic analysis. It emerged from the
study that the trafficking had negative influences on their education, socialization, and
emotional well-being and this experience of stigma affects their overall sense of self concept and belief in their ability to cope and overcome their predicament. It again
revealed that, identity construction strategies such as rescue and reintegration,
material support, medical and health care, counselling, skills training, and youth
empowerment were provided for the participants to help reconstruct their lost
identities. The researcher recommended Effutu Municipal Assembly should improve
access to good-quality health, social welfare and criminal justice support services for
children survivors of trafficking. Counselling practises should also be encouraged to
provide psychological support to the children through regular therapies such as
behaviour modification, mind diversion and help build their self-esteem.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Early Childhood Education,
Faculty of Educational Studies, Submitted to the school of
Graduate studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Early Childhood Education)
In the University of Education, Winneba
