All stages are important in a person's life whether it is infancy childhood adolescence or
adulthood but arguably the most sensitive stage is adolescence which starts at around 13 and
ends at approximately 19 years. It is the stage when the urge of life reaches its highest peak.
Accidents Natural death and conflicts are creating generations of orphaned children. In
addition the loss of a parent orphaned children may face many hardships during their
adolescence including decline in health nutrition and psychological wellbeing. The number of
children estimated to be orphaned due to all causes is estimated to be between 143 million and
210 million (UNICEF 2012). Children and adolescents in particular are at increased risk for
unresolved or complicated bereavement because of their development vulnerability and emotional
dependency. The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the differences in
self-concept mental health and academic achievement of orphan and non-orphan adolescents. The
study adds to the existing literature and will become a guideline for researchers educators
administrators and counselors to guide the students in a proper way and to frame the suitable
educational environment where the adolescents can be accommodated and their self-concept
mental health and academic achievement may improve.
