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Exploring the Psychological Impact of Child Labour on Emotional Well-being and Self-identity in India

Author(s) Ms. Shivi Garain, Ms. Kashish Mehta
Country India
Abstract Child labour remains a persistent social and developmental concern in many developing countries, particularly in India, where millions of children are deprived of education, safety, and opportunities for healthy psychological development. Exposure to exploitative labour conditions during childhood has significant implications for emotional well-being, mental health, and the formation of self-identity. The present study aims to explore the psychological impact of child labour on children’s emotional well-being and self-concept through a secondary data analysis of existing literature. Data were collected from published research articles, review papers, and qualitative studies focusing on child labour and its psychosocial consequences. The analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase framework for thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns across studies. Six major themes emerged from the analysis: the current prevalence of child labour, mental health outcomes among child labourers, psychological effects on self-esteem and identity, gender differences, socio-economic causes of child labour, and the effectiveness of government policies and interventions. Findings indicate that child labour is strongly associated with adverse psychological outcomes including anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and diminished self-worth. The study highlights the urgent need for stronger policy implementation, improved access to education and healthcare, and psychosocial support systems to protect vulnerable children and promote their overall development.
Keywords Child labour, emotional well-being, self-identity, mental health, thematic analysis, India
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-01
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.88857
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