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      Young adults speak about their educational experiences as resilient youth in out of home care

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      Date
      2008
      Author
      McRae, Stacy Robin
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      The study of resiliency theory allows for an examination of successful processes people have relied on to overcome difficult situations. In this study, former youth in care who have demonstrated resilience through educational success as defined by enrollment in post-secondary educational programs, were interviewed to gain an understanding of the factors that contributed to their resilience. Nine former youth in care participated in this study. Analysis of the transcripts from the conversations resulted in several factors that the participants identified as promoting resilience. These included supportive relationships, self advocacy, externalization of perceived negative attitudes, a high value placed on education, and access to community support through Amanda’s Gift, a bursary program available to former youth in care.
      Degree
      Master of Education (M.Ed.)
      Department
      Educational Psychology and Special Education
      Program
      Educational Psychology and Special Education
      Supervisor
      Paslawski, Teresa
      Committee
      Kovach, Margaret; Glanfield, Florence; Burgess, Dave
      Copyright Date
      2008
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-09102008-053307
      Subject
      foster care
      youth at risk
      resilience
      youth in care
      post-secondary education
      bursary
      maltreatment
      education
      child welfare research
      former youth in care
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