Parenting attitudes, foster parenting attitudes, and motivations of adoptive and nonadoptive foster parent trainees

Gillis-Arnold, Renee; Crase, Sedahlia Jasper; Stockdale, Dahlia F.; Shelley, Mack

doi:10.1016/s0190-7409(98)00033-4

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“…Motivation to foster anchored in the desire to help children, as opposed to receiving a stipend or replacing a lost child, leads to favorable outcomes for both the foster families and their children (Harden et al, 2008). Furthermore, while prospective adoptive parents are more likely than foster parent trainees to see fostering as "real" parenting, the latter group tends to better see the value of establishing relationships with the birth family, building toward reunification (Gillis-Arnold et al, 1998) or even collaborating and co-parenting. Brown and Campbell (2007), similar to Linares et al (2006), proposed investigating the efficacy of a collaboration between foster and biological families noting that the traditional models of parenting responsibilities need not be the only models considered.…”

Section: Foster Parent Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Hamilton¹,

Harris

2018

IJE

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Little research exists on long-term outcomes for adults who have been in foster care as children, with even less research on former foster children who become foster parents themselves. Foster care and maltreatment exert significant independent and interdependent impacts on youth outcomes. While traditional research often focuses on predicting and mitigating negative outcomes, new studies indicate success using a positive youth development approach that is strengths-based targeting positive outcomes, such as strong empathy skills. These outcomes align with the demonstrated skills that lead to successful foster parenting. The current review examines the possible transition from foster child to foster parent through the lenses of parenting styles, attachment, and family systems theories, as well as positive youth development and social justice youth development theories. The authors propose utilizing theory and proven interventions to address foster youths’ attachment and emotional development needs, recognize positive outcomes for youth in foster care, and employ evidence-based training programs in place for at-risk parent groups to help break the cycle that leads to displacement. The need for more research to assist foster children, parents, case workers, and systems to promote healthy youth development is discussed.

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Section: Foster Parent Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Those who employ positive parenting techniques, develop strong attachments with the youth, and build relationships with birth families are more likely to increase positive outcomes for the children in their care (e.g. Bunday, Dallos, Morgan, & McKenzie, 2015;Crum, 2010;Gillis-Arnold, Crase, Stockdale, & Shelley II, 1998).…”

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Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Hamilton¹,

Harris

2018

IJE

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“…Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 meaning ''strongly disagree'' and 5 meaning ''strongly agree''). The 10-item scale has been used to compare the motivation of those entering foster care as adoptive and non-adoptive foster parent trainees (Gillis-Arnold, Crase, Stockdale, Shelley, 1998). The tool queries caregivers regarding their initial motivation for choosing to care for children.…”

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Foster Caregiver Motivation and Infant Attachment: How do Reasons for Fostering Affect Relationships?

Cole

2005

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This study reports the results of the effects of types of caregiver motivation to foster parent on the security of attachment of infants in care. Using the Motivations for Foster Parenting Inventory and the Ainsworth Strange Situation Procedure, the differences in motivation of kin and non-kin caregivers and the effects of motivation on security of attachment of 46 infants is reported. Result found that motivations to foster, such as the desire to increase family size, and social concern for the community, were significant predictors for secure attachment; while reasons for fostering such as spiritual expression, adoption, and replacement of a grown child, were predictors of insecure attachment. Research and practice implications are discussed.

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“…The majority of foster parents view their primary role as a parent or substitute parent (Jones, 1975; Le Prohn, 1994; Tinney, 1985), and 21 studies examined different dimensions of foster parenting. Discipline and control have been examined most often (Berrick, 1997; Campbell, Simon, Weithorn, Krikston, & Connolly, 1980; Cohon & Cooper, 1993; Colton, 1988; Fanshel, 1966; Fanshel et al, 1990; Gebel, 1996; Gillis‐Arnold, Crase, Stockdale, & Shelley, 1998; Hampson & Tavormina, 1980; Lee & Holland, 1991; Lewis & Fraser, 1987; D. C. Rowe, 1976; Smith, 1994).…”

Section: Parentingmentioning

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Foster Family Characteristics and Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Foster Children: A Narrative Review^*

2001

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The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the foster family characteristics that are thought to contribute to the behavioral and emotional problems of foster children. The review is shaped by an understanding of the personal and familial factors associated with children's problem behaviors in the general population. These factors include parenting, the family home environment, family functioning, marital functioning, family demography, child temperament, parents' mental health, and social support. Limitations within the existing research on these foster family characteristics are noted, and suggestions for future research are provided.

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Parenting attitudes, foster parenting attitudes, and motivations of adoptive and nonadoptive foster parent trainees

Cited by 31 publications

References 11 publications

Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Foster Caregiver Motivation and Infant Attachment: How do Reasons for Fostering Affect Relationships?

Foster Family Characteristics and Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Foster Children: A Narrative Review^*

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Parenting attitudes, foster parenting attitudes, and motivations of adoptive and nonadoptive foster parent trainees

Cited by 31 publications

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Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Beyond Expectations: From Foster Children to Foster Parents

Foster Caregiver Motivation and Infant Attachment: How do Reasons for Fostering Affect Relationships?

Foster Family Characteristics and Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Foster Children: A Narrative Review*

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