Assessment of Socioeconomic Threats Faced by Orphans in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (A Case Study of District Bagh)

Purpose: The study is about to trace out the Socio economic threats faced by Orphans in Bagh. The objectives of the study were to investigate the socio-economic challenges faced by orphans, to identify coping mechanisms used by orphans and to explore Government non-Governmental aids intended to curb challenges faced by orphans in Bagh. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used random sampling technique and selected a sample of 364(by Morgan Krejcie formula) Orphan students (201 male and 163 female). The variables used for the study are the variables of Scio-economics. Simple frequency method and Chi Square crosstab test used to find out the Socio Economic threats faced by Orphans. Maslow Theory has applied explaining human motivation based on the pursuit of different levels of needs. Findings: According to Maslow theory Orphans do not exist on any stage of this Theory because they are not fulfilling physiological need that is first stage of this Theory. Implications/Originality/Value:The researcher’s view is that the information which has collected convinced the hearts of the authorities so that Orphans in Bagh can get support and assistance.