3.8.3 Effects of Institutionalisation

• What can hinder a child's cognitive development?

  Institutionalization
• How do children in Romanian orphanages compare in size to their peers in families?

  They are significantly shorter and weigh less
• What are the main factors contributing to stunted growth in children living in orphanages?

  • Insufficient food intake
  • Lack of affection
  • Inadequate stimulation
• How do IQ scores of children raised in orphanages compare to those raised in families?

  They tend to be lower
• What is a common feeling among Romanian orphans compared to kids raised in families?

  They are more likely to feel insecure
• What type of caregivers are present in normal development?

  Stable, consistent figures
• What does institutionalisation refer to?

  Living in places like orphanages
• What is a contributing factor to lower IQ scores in institutionalized children?

  Limited interaction and stimulation
• What is the level of stimulation in institutionalized development?

  Minimal, scheduled activities
• Who are the caregivers in institutionalized development?

  Multiple, changing staff
• What emotional state do children from orphanages often experience?

  They often feel anxious
• Why do children in Romanian orphanages experience stunted growth?

  Due to lack of food, affection, or stimulation
• How does institutionalisation affect children's development?

  It leads to limited care and structured routines
• How does stimulation in normal development compare to institutionalized development?

  Varied, responsive interactions
• What is the environment like in institutionalized development?

  Group setting with limited interaction
• What are the key differences between institutionalized development and normal development?

  • Environment: Group vs. Family setting
  • Caregivers: Multiple vs. Stable figures
  • Stimulation: Minimal vs. Varied interactions
  • Socialization: Limited vs. Diverse experiences
• What are the long-term consequences of institutionalisation?

  Significant emotional, relational, and educational issues
• How does social and emotional development in kids from orphanages compare to those raised in families?

  It is slower in kids from orphanages
• What are the physical outcomes for children in Romanian orphanages?

  Smaller bodies and delayed motor skills
• How does the environment in normal development differ from institutionalized development?

  Family setting with consistent care
• What did Romanian orphan studies reveal about children's mental health?

  They faced lasting mental health issues
• What emotional problems do children in orphanages often face?

  Anxiety and depression affecting well-being
• How do early experiences affect relationships for children in orphanages?

  They struggle to form and maintain healthy relationships
• What difficulties do children from orphanages face in terms of relationships?

  They struggle to form relationships
• What problem do children in orphanages struggle with?

  Problem-solving
• How do children from orphanages typically understand emotions?

  They often struggle to understand emotions
• What do the Romanian orphan studies illustrate about institutionalized development?

  It contrasts with normal development
• What educational challenges do children from orphanages face?

  Learning and concentration difficulties impacting success
• What can deprived early environments lead to according to the Romanian orphan studies?

  Long-term developmental challenges
• What are the effects of living in Romanian orphanages on children?

  • Limited attention and emotional warmth
  • Resulted in developmental delays
• What are the main long-term consequences of institutionalisation for children?

  • Emotional problems: anxiety and depression
  • Relationship difficulties: struggles in forming and maintaining relationships
  • Educational challenges: learning and concentration issues
• What is the level of socialization in institutionalized development?

  Limited peer interaction
• How does institutionalization affect children's language development?

  It leads to delayed language development
• What can living in institutions like Romanian orphanages do to physical growth?

  It can stunt physical growth
• How does socialization in normal development differ from institutionalized development?

  Diverse social experiences
• What are the implications of stunted growth and delayed motor skills in children?

  • Potential long-term health issues
  • Impact on social and emotional development
  • Challenges in physical activities and learning
• How did Romanian orphans' ability to build friendships compare to children raised in families?

  They had difficulty building friendships