Document Type : Review Paper

Authors

• Mohammad Khademi Kolehlou ¹
• Fatemeh Jalali ²
• Yasaman Mobinrahni ²
• Hediye Movahedi ²

¹ Assistant Professor, Society and Development Group, , Technology Studies Institute, Tehran, Iran

² Researcher, Society and Development Group, Technology Studies Institute, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This study aims to identify the dimensions and issues concerning vulnerable children in Iran. The research is applied in nature and conducted qualitatively in two phases. In the first phase, using a systematic review approach and meta-synthesis method, 56 articles were selected and analyzed. In the second phase, interviews were conducted with informants at three levels: policy-makers at the headquarters, experts, families, and the vulnerable children themselves. Data analysis was performed using thematic analysis with the aid of MAXQDA software. To ensure the reliability of the interviews, the inter-rater agreement index (Kappa) was used. Ultimately, based on the findings from the meta-synthesis and the results of the interviews, the dimensions and components of the issues of vulnerable children were coded and categorized. The findings indicate four main dimensions, 21 components, and 93 sub-components in this domain. The dimensions are as follows: Vulnerability Contexts (including unfavorable national economic conditions, increasing migration rates), Individual Issues (including physical health, lack of knowledge, skills, and capabilities, mental and psychological issues)

Keywords

• Children
• Vulnerable Children
• Poverty
• Meta-Synthesis
• Deprivation

Main Subjects

• Social Work