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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: The transmission of trauma, beliefs and behavioural patterns across generations which is known as Intergenerational pattern plays a crucial role in shaping the psychological well-being of children in Nigeria. This paper examines how family dynamics, children psycho-social issues, cultural intricacies and their implications on mental health, and how these patterns often perpetuate cycles of psychological distress among the young ones and the ‘generations unborn’. The manifestation of Intergenerational trauma and its consequences in Nigerian children's emotional, behavioural, cognitive and social functioning cannot be overemphasized. Based on recent studies and culturally relevant frameworks, the analysis identifies key psycho-social issues such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), anxiety, aggression, depression, suicidal behaviour, poor academic engagement and substance abuse, among others. The paper also expatiate on implications for mental health counseling in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for trauma-informed, attachment based and culturally sensitive interventions. The study advocates the need for integration of family-focused therapy in child mental health services, comprehensive parental psycho-education, community collaboration and effort of religious leaders to foster the mental well-being of these young ones. |
| Keywords: Intergenerational Pattern, Children's Psycho-social Issues, Parental Education, Mental Health Counselling, Nigeria |
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