Case studies of successful transition from out-of-home placement to young adulthood in Korea

Nho, Choong Rai; Park, Eun Hye; McCarthy, Megan

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.06.035

Cited by 14 publications

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“…Two main themes and three sub-themes described young people's experiences concerning their transition from foster care to adult life. In five of the studies, the transition was described as a possibility for a new beginning of life (Anghel, 2011;Höjer, & Sjöblom, 2014;Liabo et al, 2016;Nho et al, 2017;Van Breda, 2015) and in nine studies as a negative change of life situation (Anghel, 2011;Barn 2010;Driscoll, 2013;Dutta, 2017;Hiles et al, 2014;Ibrahim, & Howe, 2011;Kruszka et al, 2012;Liabo et al, 2016;Munson et al, 2012).…”

Section: Transition To Adult Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Young people who experienced the transition to adult life as a new beginning of life felt that they had the capabilities required for building a new life (Anghel, 2011). The care leavers were determined to prepare themselves for fighting against a hostile world using their confidence (Nho et al, 2017). One of the main aims of these care leavers involved creating a better life for themselves.…”

Section: A Possibility For a New Beginning Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

“…They also had subtle ways of mobilizing others to be involved in actions aiming at the achievement of personal goals (Van Breda, 2015). Studying was referred to as a survival skill for care leavers, as it helped them move towards a positive change (Nho et al, 2017). Care leavers were capable of finding accommodation by themselves through their formal networks and had advanced skills in using the internet and advertisements in newspapers (Anghel, 2011;Höjer, & Sjöblom, 2014).…”

Section: A Possibility For a New Beginning Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Successful Formal and Informal Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Care leavers have also reported successful formal support received in the transition process through children's villages, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, private organizations and people appointed by social service organizations (Berejena Mhongera, & Lombard, 2017;Dutta, 2017;Frimpong-Manso, 2017;Höjer, & Sjöblom, 2014;Nho et al, 2017). Formal support was mainly financial and material support such as tuition fees, scholarships, living allowances, health care services and housing support (Dutta, 2017;Frimpong-Manso, 2017;Nho et al, 2017). Significant informal support had been given by churches, facility directors, public school teachers, adult support persons, in-care and alumni peers, parents or relatives, partners and friends in the new community (Anghel, 2011;Berejena Mhongera, & Lombard, 2017;Dutta, 2017, Frimpong-Manso, 2017Nho et al, 2017;Paulsen, & Berg, 2016;Rutman, & Hubberstey, 2016).…”

Section: Successful Formal and Informal Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The transition to adult life of looked-after young people depends on a combination and interaction of multiple contributing factors such as past experiences, challenges faced by the young people in their current life situation, the support they have received and their personal strengths. Several reviews and studies have reported of poor outcomes for care leavers and indicate that this is a worldwide phenomenon. A lower level of support in the transition process increases the risk for social exclusion, homelessness, unemployment, low education, financial difficulties and behavioral problems. The aim of this review was to gather, assess and synthesize the current empirical evidence of transition to adult life from the perspective of young people leaving foster care. A systematic review was conducted in six scientific databases to identify relevant qualitative studies published from 2010 to 2017, and 21 studies met the inclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the checklist for qualitative studies of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (2017). Data were analyzed using a narrative method. Care leavers had two views of their transition to adult life. The views differed clearly based on the care leavers' experiences of their capabilities, emotions and identity. The care leaving process was described as an unprepared and unfocused process which provided the care leavers no opportunities for participating in the decision-making concerning their future. The young people had acquired few survival skills for independent living in aftercare. Care leavers often lacked the support of family members, former care providers and institutional bodies. The challenges young people often faced during the transition to independent living were concerned with academic qualifications, housing problems, employment and financial instability, building relationships and assimilating to cultural norms, and access to health care. The results of the review can be utilized in the development of services and in designing future studies.

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Section: Transition To Adult Lifementioning

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Section: A Possibility For a New Beginning Of Lifementioning

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The Prevalence of High-Risk Behavior Among Adolescents in Aftercare Services and Transitioning from Out-of-home Care: A Systematic Review

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Adolescents in aftercare services who are transitioning from out-of-home care, also called care leavers, face more challenges in their lives, and engage in more risk behaviors, than their peers. However, no previous reviews have comprehensively addressed this issue to identify future research needs. The aim of this systematic review was to gather, assess, and synthesize previous studies concerning care leavers’ high-risk behavior. The search was conducted in six databases, with sixteen articles included in the final review. The selected research highlighted five forms of high-risk behavior: substance abuse, delinquency, sexual behavior, irresponsible use of money, and self-destructive behavior. The incidence of high-risk behavior among care leavers varied noticeably between the studies. Some of the studies reported significant connections between high-risk behavior and gender, race, reason(s) for placement, and the form and number of placements. The synthesized findings revealed a fragmented, limited view of care leavers’ high-risk behavior that highlighted substance abuse and delinquency. The development of adolescents, particularly care leavers, includes multiple factors that have either a conducive or protecting effect for high-risk behavior. Comprehensive research regarding care leavers’ high-risk behavior, including the associated factors, is needed to better support healthy development and success in transitioning to independent living.

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Building and utilising resilience: The challenges and coping mechanisms of care leavers in Ghana

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2018

Children and Youth Services Review

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Case studies of successful transition from out-of-home placement to young adulthood in Korea

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

Chitosan/Ag-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite beads as a potential adsorbent for the efficient removal of toxic aquatic pollutants

Chitosan/Ag-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite beads as a potential adsorbent for the efficient removal of toxic aquatic pollutants

The Prevalence of High-Risk Behavior Among Adolescents in Aftercare Services and Transitioning from Out-of-home Care: A Systematic Review

Building and utilising resilience: The challenges and coping mechanisms of care leavers in Ghana

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