Foster parent self-care: A conceptual model

Miller, Arianne E.; Green, Tonika Duren; Lambros, Katina M.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.01.014

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“…The conceptualisation of this study was informed by a number of theories and frameworks associated with self-care, in particular that developed by Miller, Green and Lambros (2019). Among other tenets, this suggests that external factors may inhibit self-care practices and as COVID-19 clearly fits this definition, the rationale for research question 1 is clear.…”

Section: Overarching Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The activities can be integral to assuaging the negative consequences associated with challenges such as stress and vicarious trauma (Grise-Owens, Miller and Eaves, 2016; Miller and Grise-Owens, 2020). Yet very few studies have empirically examined self-care practices among foster carers (Miller, Green and Lambros, 2019) and, more specifically, even fewer have investigated the impact of COVID-19 on such behaviours.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite the importance of self-care, research examining its nature and application among foster carers is nominal (Miller, et al., 2019a; Newquist, Ladd and Cooley, 2020) and to date, there appears to be only one published study that explicitly examines this (Miller, et al., 2019a). This found that foster carers engage in only moderate amounts of self-care and that the main factors determining the extent are gender and relationship status.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Foster caring in an era of COVID-19: the impact on personal self-care

Miller

Grise-Owens²

2021

Adoption & Fostering

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COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected all caregivers, including foster carers. Despite the importance of self-care in assuaging the impact of the pandemic, there is a dearth of research on this topic, and virtually nothing specific to this important group. This study uses a retrospective pre/post design to measure the impact of the pandemic on foster carers’ self-care. An invitation to participate in an electronic survey was circulated among carers in a US state and a snowball sample of 1229 compiled. Analyses of their replies revealed significant decreases in self-care practices in the months following the start of the pandemic. Disaggregation of the post self-care scores showed that foster carers who were married, not employed outside their home, reported good mental and physical health and were financially stable exhibited higher levels of self-care compared to their peers. Furthermore, hierarchical regression analysis showed that three factors – age, financial security and mental health status – were the strongest determinants of post-care practices. The findings suggest the need for concerted efforts by foster care agencies to conceptualise, implement and evaluate initiatives aimed at the self-care and wellness of carers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Section: Overarching Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Foster caring in an era of COVID-19: the impact on personal self-care

Miller

Grise-Owens²

2021

Adoption & Fostering

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“…Children entering foster care often experience challenges with their social, academic, and mental health due to the trauma experienced at a young age (Miller et al, 2019). Research has shown that the effects of childhood trauma can greatly impact a child's life through adolescence and into adulthood.…”

Section: The Impacts Of Foster Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The behavioral and emotional issues that a foster child experiences often results in added stress that is put on foster parents. Caregiver burnout and illness are very common issues that foster parents face while caring for a foster child (Miller, Green, & Lambros, 2019).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%