A statistical model of child placement decisions

Schwab, A. James; Bruce, Michael E.; McRoy, Ruth G.

doi:10.1093/swra/21.2.28

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“…The computer decision support model investigated was Match 11 (Schwab, Bruce, and McRoy, 1985). Match I1 was developed by the Child Protective Service Branch of the Texas Department of Human Services.…”

Section: Residentul Treatment For Children and Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Jaffee (1979) developed a model which focused on the referring parties' description of the youth. In contrast, Schwab, Bruce, and McRoy (1985) developed a model, called Match, which focused on the characteristics of youths who worked well in a program. They first determined the traits of youths who worked well in each program.…”

Section: Computer Support Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, some foster care programs were licensed for the care of non-delinquent youth. Therefore, a delinquent youth would not be considered an appropriate referral (Schwab, Bruce, and McRoy, 1985).…”

Section: Computer Support Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effectiveness of a Computer-Based Placement Decision Support System

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This study investigated the value of a computer decision support model to help select the most appropriate out of home placement for youths. Data gathered from a random sample of 50 youths committed to the Texas Youth Commission were used to complete the model's application form. A Pearson-product moment correlation was used to determine if ouths, whose placement corresponded to the model's recommen d ation, were more successful in their lacement than youths whose placement did not correspond.The P indings indicated that youths placed in agreement with the model were significantly more successful in their placement. Other variables, except neamess of social ties, did not significantly correlate with success. Further evaluative research IS recommended which would use a better measure of success and which would explore the importance of neamess of social ties. ZNTRODUCTZONPlacing youths in programs which meet their needs and result in successful adjustment has always challenged youth placement personnel. The latest enhancements to meet this challenge involve sophisticated computerized placement models. However, few studies --

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Section: Residentul Treatment For Children and Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Computer Support Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%