I Need to Do This on My Own' Resilience and Self-Reliance in Urban At-Risk Youths

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ID2153308
AutoresMargriet Lenkens (0000-0001-5943-0919, IVO Research Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands, autor de correspondencia), Gerda Rodenburg (IVO Research Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands), Loïs Schenk (0000-0002-8799-2633, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands), Gera E Nagelhout (0000-0001-7748-5059, IVO Research Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands), Frank J Van Lenthe (0000-0001-6402-7075, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands), Godfried Engbersen (0000-0003-4635-1247, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands), Miranda Sentse (0000-0001-7915-0252, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands), Sabine Severien, Sabine E Severien (0000-0003-2207-3238, Erasmus University Rotterdam), Sabine Severiens (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands), Dike Van De Mheen (0000-0002-7918-1523, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands)
Año2020
Volumen41
Número10
Páginas1330-1345
Fecha de publicación2020-10-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaDeviant Behavior (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01639625.2019.1614140
OpenAlexW2944074772
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas10
Referencias citadas28

This qualitative study investigates urban at-risk youths’ perspectives on their multiproblem situations and explores their needs for support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 at-risk youths with varied (externalizing) problems and risk factors. The data analysis was carried out using an inductive thematic approach. Four main themes emerged: desistance from delinquent behavior, need for self-reliance, negative experiences in social relationships and need for support. The participants indicated a strong need to be(come) self-reliant, which was visible in their statements on independence, coping with problems and reluctance to seek or accept help, also regarding desistance from crime. For some, this need for self-reliance seemed to be accompanied by distrust of others, which appeared related to previous negative experiences in social interactions. The participants seemed more open to support coming from someone with similar characteristics or experiences. The findings suggest that in helping at-risk youths, a delicate balance should be sought between stimulating autonomy and providing the necessary resources for support. A focus on strengthening factors that foster resilience is recommended. Future research could investigate the possible benefits of perceived similarity between youths and their care providers

Autonomy · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Distrust · Political science · Psychological resilience · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social support · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Child Abuse and Trauma · Clinical Psychology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology