La transition à l’âge adulte au prisme d’une recherche par les pairs

Abstract

Cet article s’intéresse à la transition à l’âge adulte des jeunes sortant de la protection de l’enfance. À partir d’une recherche par les pairs, la spécificité de la trajectoire à l’âge adulte des jeunes sortant des dispositifs est explorée. Ces jeunes sont confrontés à un processus accéléré et compressé de transition à l’âge adulte, mais également à un ajustement identitaire important devant les multiples transitions auxquelles ils font face simultanément. Dans ce processus de transition et d’hybridation, ils peuvent ressentir un sentiment de solitude important.

Coming of age in a pandemic era: The interdependence of life spheres through the lens of social integration of care leavers in Quebec during the COVID‐19 pandemic

“…Placement experiences can weaken ties with significant others, which in turn can reduce the number of friendships or cause them to refrain from seeking help from their families (Frechon & Lacroix, 2020). For example, frequent travel during placement increases youth's distance from family and friends, hindering their chances of forming meaningful relationships (Robin et al, 2015). In addition, youth placed in a transitional living program were more likely to have both formal support as well as a foster family member in their support network when compared to those not placed in the same program (Rosenberg, 2019).…”