Emerging versus Emancipating: The Transition to Adulthood for Youth in Foster Care
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| Title: | Emerging versus Emancipating: The Transition to Adulthood for Youth in Foster Care |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Berzin, Stephanie Cosner, Singer, Erin, Hokanson, Kimberly |
| Source: | Journal of Adolescent Research. Sep 2014 29(5):616-638. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Developmental Tasks, Youth, Young Adults, Foster Care, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Self Concept, Personal Autonomy, Child Welfare, Semi Structured Interviews, Likert Scales |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0743558414528977 |
| ISSN: | 0743-5584 |
| Abstract: | Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence. While this period has been examined for youth in the general population, less is known about how foster youth experience this transition. This study uses qualitative interviews with 20 foster youth to understand their experiences during emerging adulthood. Consensual qualitative research is used to analyze data and develop core themes around youth experiences. Foster youth not only report sharing many characteristics with youth in the general population during this stage but also have experiences that are uniquely tied to their foster care history. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 49 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1035277 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence. While this period has been examined for youth in the general population, less is known about how foster youth experience this transition. This study uses qualitative interviews with 20 foster youth to understand their experiences during emerging adulthood. Consensual qualitative research is used to analyze data and develop core themes around youth experiences. Foster youth not only report sharing many characteristics with youth in the general population during this stage but also have experiences that are uniquely tied to their foster care history. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0743-5584 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0743558414528977 |
