Assessing the Effectiveness of TSL Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth

IF 1.7 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI:10.1177/10497315251335239

Joonbeom Kim, Jae Yop Kim, Jeensuk Lee

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Abstract

Purpose This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Thank You, Sorry, Love (TSL) program in improving family functioning and mental health among runaway and homeless youths (RHYs). Methods A quasi-experimental design was used with 24 RHYs (12 in the TSL group and 12 in the Treatment as Usual [TAU]). Both groups received 3 months of follow-up case management; the TSL group participated in a 10-week TSL intervention, while the TAU received a standard family recovery program. Assessments of family functioning and mental health were conducted at pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Results Compared to the TAU, the TSL group showed significantly greater improvements in both family functioning and mental health across time points. Discussion The TSL program is a promising intervention to improve family dynamics and mental health in RHYs. Fostering gratitude, forgiveness, and positive communication offers a practical framework for supporting long-term recovery.

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对离家出走和无家可归青少年的TSL计划的有效性评估

目的本研究评估“谢谢、对不起、爱”（TSL）计划在改善离家出走和无家可归青少年（RHYs）家庭功能和心理健康方面的效果。方法采用准实验设计，共24例RHYs （TSL组12例，正常治疗组12例）。两组均接受3个月的随访病例管理；TSL组接受为期10周的TSL干预，而TAU组接受标准的家庭康复计划。在测试前、测试后和随访中对家庭功能和心理健康进行评估。结果与TAU相比，TSL组在各时间点的家庭功能和心理健康方面均有显著更大的改善。TSL计划是一种很有前途的干预措施，可以改善RHYs家庭动态和心理健康。培养感恩、宽恕和积极的沟通为长期康复提供了一个实用的框架。

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来源期刊

Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

11.10%

发文量

105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.