Development &amp; maintenance of social support among aged out foster youth who received independent living services: Results from the Multi-Site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

Greeson, Johanna K.P.; Garcia, Antonio R.; Kim, Minseop; Thompson, Allison E.; Courtney, Mark E.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.03.016

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“…Mothers' lack of effective capitalization may account for the disconnect between resources targeted for mothers ageing out and mothers' feelings of being alone. Similar to earlier findings (Stockman & Budd 1997;Greeson et al 2015aGreeson et al ,2015b, mothers and providers explained that mothers rightfully have little trust in others. Although mothers perceived their lack of trust as a logical consequence of their life circumstances, providers believed that mothers' unstable lives, a byproduct of their upbringing and the child welfare system, leave mothers without healthy relationships.…”

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“…Regarding practice, mothers ageing out can benefit from multifaceted, evidenced‐based, mentoring programs that prioritize relationship building and sustainable relationships (Spencer, Collins, Ward, & Smashnaya, ; Thompson et al ). Findings from a recent social support intervention with youth in independent living programs indicated a decline in social support over the transition to adulthood and no difference between treatment and control groups (Greeson et al ). Our findings indicate that mothers ageing out face intense emotional and instrumental needs.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Me, myself and I: perceptions of social capital for mothers ageing out of the child welfare system

Radey

Schelbe

McWey

et al. 2016

Child & Family Social Work

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Youth ageing out of the child welfare system become parents at rates two to three times higher than their non‐child welfare system involved peers. Substantial literature acknowledges that youth ageing out who are parenting are vulnerable; yet, little is known about their lived experiences. Social capital, or the actual or potential resources available from one's network, can provide essential resources for the wellbeing of parents ageing out. This qualitative study examined social capital of mothers ageing out from the perspectives of both mothers and service providers. We conducted small group interviews with 13 mothers ageing out and 14 service providers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed the use of a social capital framework delineates that mothers lacked beneficial social relationships and, consequently, support. A lack of trust coupled with a desire to break intergenerational patterns and norms contributed to understanding why mothers ageing out may not capitalize on resources that providers often considered available. Based on findings, we conclude that providing mothers ageing out with additional opportunities to develop trust, positive relationships with mentors and extended services may help to disrupt intergenerational patterns of maltreatment and promote child and family wellbeing.

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Me, myself and I: perceptions of social capital for mothers ageing out of the child welfare system

Radey

Schelbe

McWey

et al. 2016

Child & Family Social Work

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“…However, cultural factors have an enormous impact on an individual’s sense of autonomy, as well as the prevalent values and guiding principles in an individual’s cultural context, which shape their global perception of right and wrong and the different roles that they are expected to take on throughout their lives, one of which is the process through which young people separate from their parents ( Parra et al, 2015 ; Blanco et al, 2019 ; Cabas et al, 2019 ). Psychological well-being is also harmonized by the influence of the environment and, especially, by the support received during the process through which young people access their autonomy ( Greeson et al, 2015 ; Kouros et al, 2017 ) and the socialization process ( Lun and Bond, 2016 ; Alonso-Stuyck et al, 2018 ).…”

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Psychological Well-Being and Youth Autonomy: Comparative Analysis of Spain and Colombia

2020

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The construct of autonomy appears in literature associated with individual psychological wellbeing. In Ryff's model, autonomy is presented as one of the dimensions of wellbeing, along with self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth. The present study compared the levels of autonomy and psychological wellbeing between Spanish and Colombian young people. Ryff's Scale of Psychological Wellbeing and the Transition to Adulthood Autonomy (EDATVA) scales were used on a sample of 1,146 young people aged between 16 and 21; 506 Spaniards and 640 Colombians. Results showed differences in autonomy and in two of the four dimensions proposed by the EDATVA: self-organization and critical thinking. Similarly, important differences were observed in the subscales of positive relations and purpose in life. The importance of contextual factors in the development of psychological well-being and autonomy in young people in transition to adulthood is discussed.

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“…In order to successfully manage the transition to independent adult life, youth who leave care need improved readiness that is composed of both tangible or concrete life skills (e.g., maintaining a job) and intangible or soft skills (e.g., communication with others; Maluccio, Krieger, & Pine, ). Due to the often turbulent move from state care that is dominated by corporate parenting (Mann‐Feder, ) to independence and the limited support resources available during the transition (Greeson, Garcia, Kim, Thompson, & Courtney, ), these skills are frequently required immediately upon leaving care. Therefore, it is important that youth in care acquire such skills before exiting the care system.…”

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The contribution of mentoring to the life skills of youth leaving care in Israel

Sulimani‐Aidan

Melkman

Greeson

2019

Child & Family Social Work

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The goal of this study was to examine the contribution of natural mentoring to the improvement of life skills among youth in care in core areas of education, employment, and avoidance of risk behaviours while controlling for personal characteristics and placement history. The sample includes 174 adolescents in residential care in Israel. Results showed that mentoring duration and mentoring functions including mentor as “role model,” “parental figure,” and “independence promoter” significantly contributed to the prediction of the three life skills above and beyond control variables. This study highlights both the array of meaningful roles mentors play in youth's development of life skills and identifies important practice implications regarding the mechanism by which mentoring relationships contribute to the resilience of adolescents.

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Development & maintenance of social support among aged out foster youth who received independent living services: Results from the Multi-Site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

Cited by 46 publications

References 48 publications

Me, myself and I: perceptions of social capital for mothers ageing out of the child welfare system

Me, myself and I: perceptions of social capital for mothers ageing out of the child welfare system

Psychological Well-Being and Youth Autonomy: Comparative Analysis of Spain and Colombia

The contribution of mentoring to the life skills of youth leaving care in Israel

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