Psychological Study of Inmates of a Childrens Home with Special Reference to Their Intelligence and Aggressive Behaviour1

Sixty two inmates of a children's home of Lucknow City were examined by using Hindi Adaptation of Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale-Form LM (1960) and a five point rating scale for aggression. A high proportion (69.4%) of the inmates had one or other psychiatric problem. Mild mental retardation (I.Q. 50-70) was most common (41.9%). Intellectual level was correlated with present age, duration of stay and age at entry. Significant correlation was found between Intellectual level and present age, as well as duration of stay. Nearly 39% inmates showed aggressive behaviour. Aggressive behaviour was also correlated with present age, duration of stay, age at entry and psychiatric illness. The children suffering from emotional problems (such as unsocialised disturbance of conduct, adjustment reaction, nail biting, enuresis etc.) showed significantly more aggression than healthy children. Though no significant difference was fourd, but there is a trend that larger number of boys show aggression than girls.