Biological children in therapeutic foster families: A phenomenological study
by Gross, Paula Serra, Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2007, 220 pages; 3277652

Abstract:

A multiple-case, qualitative study, undertaken from a phenomenological perspective explores the experience of being a biological child within a therapeutic foster family (BCITFF). A therapeutic foster family provides long-term care and nurturance for children with severe emotional disorders (SED) who have failed in regular foster placements due to enduring and pervasive emotional and behavioral problems. Three biological children from within therapeutic foster families and three adults who were biological children within therapeutic foster families participated in the study. The meaning each individual respondent has drawn from this phenomenon is presented in narrative form as derived from careful observation, in-depth interviewing, and examination of written descriptions of personal interactions. Common themes that emerged are identified. Psychological effects of this experience related to stress, loss, coping, and reactivity are discussed.

 
AdviserDavid P. Sarnoff
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 68-09, p. , Dec 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial work; Clinical psychology; Individual & family studies
Publication Number3277652
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