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Author(s): | Calheiros, M. M. Patrício, J. N. Graça, J. |
Date: | 2013 |
Title: | Staff and youth views on autonomy and emancipation from residential care: a participatory research study |
Volume: | 39 |
Pages: | 57 - 66 |
ISSN: | 0149-7189 |
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2013.04.003 |
Keywords: | Participatory Research Approach Services Design Residential Care Transition to Independent Living |
Abstract: | The use of participatory approaches in designing services is still relatively uncommon. In this study, we helped design a service to support the transition of youth from residential care to independent living by exploring the perspectives of staff and of youth regarding: a) the concept and development of autonomy; and b) key factors in developing this type of service. We gathered the data through 10 interviews with staff (n = 10) and 4 focus groups with youth (n = 21), and subjected the data to a thematic content analysis. Staff defined autonomy as self-regulation and self-care, and identified three paths to foster autonomy - a sense of normality, meaningful relationships, and planning for emancipation. The staff and youth identified the following important aspects in designing the service: achieving normality (e.g. limited number of residents), promoting youth capacity (e.g. skill-building activities), providing social support (e.g. trust and respect between residents), and assuring guidance and boundaries (e.g. supervision of youth). |
Peerreviewed: | yes |
Access type: | Open Access |
Appears in Collections: | CIS-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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