Abstract:
The factors that influence children’s development are multiple and complex at the same time. Approaching a case of a child who comes from a disorganized family, we will not be able to say with certainty how the child would have developed without this factor, but there are a number of common characteristics that children who come from such families can develop. All these negative influences on the child’s development are mediated by the child’s protective factors, by their personal resources, through which they manage to cope with the maladaptive environment, to a greater or lesser extent. The child’s belonging to such a family can also influence the child’s personality. Children from dysfunctional families are also more likely to become withdrawn and socially isolated. They often feel lonely and have difficulty expressing their feelings and are at risk of developing depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and more. As children mature, these problems persist. Recent studies indicate that personality has a hereditary character in a percentage of 40% (Vukasović, 2015). Therefore, the major percentage is due to environmental factors. Thus, a new proposed direction is the research of the personality factors of children who come from disorganized families.
