Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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347564 | Children and Youth Services Review | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Sixty-one foster parents from a central Canadian province participated in a telephone interview that included the question: “What are the benefits of fostering children who have the same values, beliefs and traditions as you?” A total of 51 unique responses were obtained and grouped together by 13 foster parents. Multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis were used to analyze the grouping data. Foster parents described five themes: expand on held values, child feels secure, smooth transitions, low stress and more in common. There were similarities and differences between the perspectives of foster parents interviewed and the literature. Implications for future research are discussed.
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Authors
Jason D. Brown, Natalie George, Jennifer Sintzel, David St. Arnault,