Therese M. Cumming, I. Strnadová, N. Boaden, A. Dew, Ulrika Athanassiou, L. Dowse
{"title":"Policy Context for Transitions to Adulthood Experienced by Young People with Complex Support Needs: Australian Federal and State Perspectives","authors":"Therese M. Cumming, I. Strnadová, N. Boaden, A. Dew, Ulrika Athanassiou, L. Dowse","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2134111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2134111","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Young people with disability and complex support needs are often marginalized and have poor post-school outcomes. These youth often experience disability combined with mental health and behavioral issues, family dysfunction, and involvement with out-of-home care and/or juvenile justice. They often have difficulty accessing support services, such as primary health, mental health, and disability services. These difficulties are likely to increase as they transition to adulthood, potentially resulting in significant social and economic costs. Supported transition planning to adulthood that considers the interaction and relationships a young person has with all of their environments and support services has been shown to increase the likelihood of positive adult outcomes. The current policy mapping study aimed to examine how multisystemic transitions for young people with complex support needs are addressed in current Australian policy. National and state policies were located and qualitatively analyzed. The analysis identified a need for clarity around the terms transition and complex support needs, as well as greater awareness and action in the area of transition planning for young people with complex support needs.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"47 2 1","pages":"393 - 412"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78039744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anoma Santiworakul, N. Piya-amornphan, Phatcharawadee Srirug, Areekul Amornsriwatanakul, Wannisa Kumban, Salila Cetthakrikul
{"title":"Perceptions toward Physical Activity and Their Associations with Achieving Sufficient Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents in Regional Thailand","authors":"Anoma Santiworakul, N. Piya-amornphan, Phatcharawadee Srirug, Areekul Amornsriwatanakul, Wannisa Kumban, Salila Cetthakrikul","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2119953","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2119953","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Internal and external factors can potentially affect physical activity in individual children and adolescents. Unfortunately, no study has been conducted to explore the association between these factors and physical activity among Thai children and adolescents who engage in physical activity following the guidelines set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between three internal factors: knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy with two external factors: parental and environmental supports that encourage physical activity participation among children and adolescents. This study used a secondary data set from the Thailand Physical Activity Children Survey. This survey employed the use of questionnaires and face-to-face interviews for collecting information on physical activity participation. The participants included 2447 children aged 6–17 years. The odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were reported to reflect the strength of an association between internal and external factors and achieving the physical activity guidelines. The results showed that attitude toward physical activity and self-efficacy had an influence on achieving physical activity guidelines. The children and adolescents achieving physical activity guidelines had the confidence in themselves to do physical activity. They could spend their time doing physical activity after school, even in unfavorable conditions. Additionally, parental and environmental supports were necessary to encourage physical activity continuously. Furthermore, these results can be used for promoting a program to manage the factors related to physical activities and improve the levels of physical activity among children and adolescents","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"55 1","pages":"377 - 392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87148809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amber E. Krushas, T. C. Kulig, E. Wright, Ryan Spohn, Lynn M. Castrianno
{"title":"Identifying Successes and Barriers in a Child Advocacy Center: An Examination of Five Service Areas","authors":"Amber E. Krushas, T. C. Kulig, E. Wright, Ryan Spohn, Lynn M. Castrianno","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2107505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2107505","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Despite widespread support for coordinated responses to child maltreatment, little research examines the successes and barriers faced by child advocacy centers (CACs). The current study examines perspectives on program operations within a large CAC in the Midwest across 14 focus groups, including both internal CAC staff (N = 32) and external agency partners (N = 37). Universal successes and barriers were identified across all service areas. Still, the findings indicate a need to also consider the unique factors affecting each service area. The importance of these findings is discussed for those working in arenas that provide services to youth and families exposed to trauma.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"275 - 299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42972604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges, Agency and Ecology in the Transition of Youth from State Residential Care to Independent Living in Johannesburg, South Africa","authors":"Amukelani Bodiroa, E. Ross","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2113871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2113871","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In South Africa, youth leaving care can be considered a vulnerable group given the limited preparation and support they tend to receive for independent living, exacerbated by the high numbers of young people who are not in employment, education or training. The study explored challenges experienced, coping mechanisms employed, and support provided to care leavers who had transitioned from state residential care to independent living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 care leavers. Key findings included the challenge of housing problems; insufficient food and clothing; and struggles to continue with their education and find employment. Care leavers exercised agency and resilience by drawing on personal motivation; crying; spirituality; and networking. Factors in the social-ecological environment that contributed to care leavers’ challenges included not qualifying for help after reaching 18 years of age; and a lack of formal emotional and material support or preparation before, during and after the transition These findings represents an issue of social justice and have implications for policy, practice and further research.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"328 - 354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42365716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child & Youth ServicesPub Date : 2022-08-24eCollection Date: 2023-01-01DOI: 10.1080/0145935X.2022.2113870
Annika Eenshuistra, Priscilla M Bhola, Ariënne J Hoek-Dekker, Erik J Knorth, Annemiek T Harder
{"title":"To Change or Not to Change? A Study regarding the Satisfaction of Care Workers and Adolescents with the Motivational Interviewing Based Residential Youth Care Training Program Up2U.","authors":"Annika Eenshuistra, Priscilla M Bhola, Ariënne J Hoek-Dekker, Erik J Knorth, Annemiek T Harder","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2113870","DOIUrl":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2113870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term behavioral change is often difficult to achieve with adolescents staying in residential youth care. To achieve long-term behavioral change, we developed the Up2U training program to enhance these adolescents' intrinsic motivation for change. Based on motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy, Up2U is designed for conducting one-on-one conversations with adolescents in residential youth care. The aim of this study is to evaluate the experiences that adolescents and care workers have had with Up2U. The results of semi-structured interviews show that, in general, the care workers were satisfied with Up2U. They identified the clarity, conciseness, and sample questions as positive elements of Up2U. In contrast, the care workers regarded the extensiveness and the implementation of Up2U as less positive. The adolescents also seemed to be positive about the use of Up2U during one-on-one conversations. In conclusion, although both care workers and adolescents were generally satisfied, there is still room for improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"300-327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10424807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46065153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reengaging Youth with Prolonged Social Withdrawal Behaviours in Hong Kong: Efficacy of an Intervention Programme Involving Human and Non-human Partners","authors":"P. Wong, Xuebing Su, R. Yu, Tim M. H. Li","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2100756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2100756","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined the efficacy of a multicomponent intervention program for reengaging youth with prolonged social withdrawal behaviors (YPSW) in Hong Kong. Highlighting the involvement of more approachable others encompassing human and non-human partners, the intervention program included case work, group work, and transitional support activities for re-connecting YPSW to community. It turned out that 125 participants, counting as 75% of all participants, who were not in education or employment before enrolling into the program, have managed to find a full-time (i.e. 28.8% of all participants) or part-time (11.2%) job, or resume schooling (35.2%) after going through the program. Significant pre-post changes were identified in terms of reduced socially withdrawn behaviors and social interaction anxiousness, and enhanced self-esteem and perceived self-employability. The paper discussed the implications for informing multi-component intervention work and research study for reengaging YPSWs accordingly.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"231 - 249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45307262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Juxtaposing Disadvantaged Children’s Insights on Psychosocial Help-Seeking with Those of Service Providers: Lessons from South Africa and Pakistan","authors":"S. Haffejee, L. Theron, S. Hassan, P. Vostanis","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2101445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2101445","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Children living in resource-constrained environments have high levels of unmet psychosocial needs. Through participatory focus groups, we juxtaposed the views of 55 children aged 7–10 years from resource-constrained settings in South Africa and Pakistan, with those of 96 service providers, focusing on available sources of psychosocial support. Children largely relied on individual and relational resources, with limited awareness of structural supports. Service providers focused less on children’s capacity, instead viewing schools and community-based resources as essential sources for psychosocial support. Children’s agency and capacity should be recognized and bolstered to inform service planning, community-based interventions, and systemic change.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"250 - 274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42421130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Exploration of the Relationship between Liking of Children and Determining Abuse and Neglect among Students Studying Child Development at a Vocational School","authors":"M. Demir Acar, Tulay Yilmaz Bingol","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2086116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2086116","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract People working with children have important roles in diagnosing the symptoms and risks of child abuse and neglect. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between liking of children and determining a diagnosis of child abuse and neglect among a group of students studying child development at a Vocational School (N = 193). The data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, The scale for the Identification of the Symptoms and Risks of Child Abuse and Neglect and Barnett Liking of Children Scale. It was found that the mean score of the scale for diagnosing the symptoms and risks of child abuse and neglect was 3.58 ± 0.45 and the mean score of the liking of children scale was 86.64 ± 14.0. The results of the regression analysis indicated that the liking of children did not significantly predict the scores of the sub-dimensions of determination of symptoms and risks of CAN, and there was no relationship between them (p > 0.05). Moreover, the results indicated that the level of diagnosis of child abuse and neglect should be improved.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"218 - 230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47454674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emerging Adults during the Pandemic: The Experiences of Generation Z in the Context of Self-Determination Theory","authors":"Gülendam Akgül","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2065982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2065982","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The COVID-19 Pandemic is associated with many radical changes in the lives of young adults. Their developmental and generational characteristics would likely affect their experiences of Pandemic. This study explores their experiences in the context of school, family, and friendship during the Pandemic. The sample consisted of 23 college students. Qualitative data were collected online and analyzed with the thematic analysis method. The results showed that their experiences in the school context resulted in seven themes: difficulties with online classes, benefits, negative mood, coping strategies, loss of socialization opportunities at school, return to daily life, and physical conditions. The themes in the family context were the need for autonomy, increasing conflict, improved family relationships, and no change. Finally, in the friendship context, the themes of losses, coping strategies, emotions, no change, and gains emerged. Results were discussed in terms of the self-determination perspective and generational characteristics of the sample.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"44 1","pages":"194 - 217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44447768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neuro Trauma Training: Feasibility and Acceptability of Online Training in Executive Function for Residential Childcare Workers","authors":"L. Hendry, E. Taylor, L. Mackinlay","doi":"10.1080/0145935X.2022.2078697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2022.2078697","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background In residential childcare for youth who have been removed from the birth home as a result of childhood maltreatment, staff are working with after-effects of developmental trauma. Experiencing trauma and neglect at a young age is likely to lead to adaptive alterations in brain development, in part due to over- or under-activation of the body’s stress response. As a result, care-experienced children and youth with trauma backgrounds are likely to experience various neurodevelopmental difficulties, including executive function problems. There is a gap in training provision related to executive function in the context of neurodevelopmental trauma and its implications for current behavior, affect and cognition. Objective To conduct a feasibility and acceptability trial of an online training course for residential workers with care-experienced children, focusing on the impact of trauma on the development of executive function. The development of the training and an evaluation of its outcomes are described. Participants and setting Staff working in residential childcare across the UK were invited to participate in an online training and evaluation protocol. Methods Participants completed measures of perceived and actual knowledge before and after training. Completion rates, outcomes data and evaluation feedback was used to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the training, Results Of 318 initial registrants, 47.7% completed the training and post-training measures. Significant learning gains were found, along with (p < .001, d = 1.08) positive feedback from participants. Technological constraints were the most significant limitation. Conclusions An online neurodevelopmental trauma training is feasible and acceptable to residential childcare workers.","PeriodicalId":45151,"journal":{"name":"Child & Youth Services","volume":"43 1","pages":"104 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47228526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}