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

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Date
2008Author
McRae, Stacy Robin
Type
ThesisDegree Level
MastersMetadata
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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 EducationProgram
Educational Psychology and Special EducationSupervisor
Paslawski, TeresaCommittee
Kovach, Margaret; Glanfield, Florence; Burgess, DaveCopyright Date
2008Subject
foster care
youth at risk
resilience
youth in care
post-secondary education
bursary
maltreatment
education
child welfare research
former youth in care