Bienestar Psicológico en Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes internos en el Centro Residencial de Protección Ministerio de Niños Arca de Noé de la Aldea Monte Redondo, Francisco Morazán.

Abstract

This study responds to a qualitative investigation where the psychological wellbeing of children and adolescents living in the Noah's Ark Children's Ministry home was analyzed (according to the six dimensions proposed by Carol Riff). The sample was carried out with 23 children and adolescents, plus 7 professionals who work in the center. Results showed that for the children and adolescents in this study, the relationships they have with their family and their interpersonal relationships are good, for the most part. They have to work hard on selfacceptance. Their physical health is very good, because they have everything they need regarding food, physical space, and education. Among the most significant results that have been found in children and adolescents is in their mental health, the emotional part presents difficulties, because stress is present due to the confinement that they spend daily, plus low self-esteem. The professional informants express that it is necessary to improve in these areas. In personal growth the majority are clear about what they want, others are disoriented. Regarding autonomy, most have their own decisions and have self-respect, others do not; so, there is improvement. In environment, they present satisfaction and happiness, they have a good physical space where they can recreate, but some do not take advantage of it, and there is discouragement. Among the findings, we observed a lot of disagreement in some of the children and adolescents, not all of them sincerely express what they think, but from their behavior it is perceived that some do not feel well.