Stephanie Cosner Berzin
Biographic Data
| ID | 4370522 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stephanie Cosner Berzin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stephanie Cosner |
| FAMILY NAME | Berzin |
| SIGNATURE | BERZIN S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Boston College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5011-4335 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 243 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 10 |
A new method of international education
International experiences in social work education have become more common in the last few decades. The literature has shown these experiences to improve students’ cultural competency, intercultural communication, and work habits. The literature focuses on diffused learning experiences, where students visit and hear from local agencies. This article offers a consulting model as an alternative experiential learning method. Master’s level students …
Social Innovation from the Inside
The development of new programs, services, and organizations that exemplify social innovation have provided inspiration and hope to practitioners, advocates, and researchers committed to positive social change. Although there is no single definition of social innovation, there appears to be consensus that social innovation entails the development and application of new solutions to social problems (Phills, Deiglmeier, & Miller, 2008). Some have a…
Assessing the National School Social Work Practice Model
The Second National School Social Work Survey in 2014 aimed to update knowledge of school social work practice by examining how practitioner characteristics, practice context, and practice choices have evolved since the last national survey in 2008. This second survey was also developed to assess how the new national school social work practice model created by the School Social Work Association of America aligns with early 21st century school so…
Early Adult Identification Among Youth With Foster Care Experience
Research is scarce that examines how previous life experiences impact emerging adulthood, generally recognized as a distinct developmental stage between ages 18 and 26. Using cumulative advantage-disadvantage theory, this study explores differences during the transition to adulthood between youth with and without foster care experience. A multiple-step, multiple-mediator model with logistic regression was used with data from Wave III of Add Healt…
Emerging Versus Emancipating
Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence. While this period has been examined for youth in the general population, less is known about how foster youth experience this transition. This study uses qualitative interviews with 20 foster youth to understand their experiences during emerging adulthood. Consensual qualitative…
Voices of former foster youth
Leveraging Age Diversity for Innovation
Age-related factors can have important implications for individual performance as well as team functioning. While the graying of the workforce has attracted the attention of some business leaders, few employers have identified ways to leverage age-diverse work groups and work so that age diversity becomes an asset and resource. In this manuscript, we discuss the Executive Innovation Lab, a guided learning experience designed to harness the power …
Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement
Journal Article Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement? Get access Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin, PhD, MSSW,is associate professor and chair, Children, Youth & Families concentration, Graduate School of Social Work, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Socia…
Housing experiences of former foster youth
Vulnerability in the transition to adulthood
Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Critical Events in Emerging Adulthood
Current trends have allowed some youth a lengthened transition to adulthood, in part because of demographic shifts that delay the time until adolescents assume adult roles. Although these trends are well documented, less research has examined how this impacts vulnerable subgroups. Using a sample of predominantly White youth (ages 18-33) from the National Survey of Families and Households ( N = 1,517), this study traces the timing of critical even…
Preparing Foster Youth for Independent Living
Independent living programs (ILPs) serve as the primary vehicle to prepare foster youth for adulthood, although many agencies serve these youth. Few studies have examined how well these programs collaborate to meet youth needs. This exploratory qualitative study of an ILP in an urban county presents data from a survey of county employees (n = 10), and interviews with ILP employees (n = 11) and staff of community-based partner agencies (n = 11). A…
Family Involvement in Child Welfare Decision-Making
Child welfare practice has undergone significant shifts in the relationship between state agencies and families, with families increasingly being considered as partners in decision-making. An emerging body of research shows high family satisfaction with these approaches, but little outcome research currently exists. This article synthesizes practice and research literature on three predominant approaches to family involvement, Family Group Decisi…
Understanding Foster Youth Outcomes
Objectives: This study seeks to examine the relationship between foster care and outcomes using multiple comparison methods to account for factors that put foster youth at risk independent of care. Methods: Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, matching, propensity scoring, and comparisons to the general population are used to examine whether results differ depending on the matching strategy. Results: Propensity scoring produces a…
Difficulties in the Transition to Adulthood
Research indicates that foster youth approaching adulthood fare poorly on a number of economic and social outcomes. Little is known, however, about whether negative outcomes stem from foster care or risk factors common among youth who have foster care experience. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 and eight distinct matching schemes, this study compares outcomes of foster youth ($$n=136$$) to those of other youth. Thes…
Assessing Model Fidelity in Two Family Group Decision-Making Programs
As family group decision-making (FGDM) is a relatively new child welfare intervention, research has not adequately explored its implementation in multiple contexts or the degree to which implementation matches the previously defined goals, principles, and structures of the model. This article outlines the key components of FGDM and discusses the findings from a two county study of FGDM. Data collected from multiple sources participating in Califo…
Exploring the Knowledge Base of HB & SE Using the Concept of Reciprocity
Building on prior scholarly work relevant to theory selection and evaluation for the Human Behavior and Social Environment (HB & SE) knowledge base, we identify and describe several emergent frameworks that aid our understanding and conceptualization of the "reciprocal interaction" between persons and their environments. These frameworks include life course, cultural psychological, social capital and neighborhood effects perspectives. We conclude…
The Effect of Parental Work History and Public Assistance Use on the Transition to Adulthood
Though available data suggest a relationship between poverty and emerging adulthood, fewer studies have been conducted to assess whether parental work or public assistance mediates these outcomes.Using the National Survey of Families and Households, this study examines the effect of workreliant versus welfare-reliant households on youth outcomes (i.e., welfare use, education, idleness, and income) during the transition to adulthood.Examining pare…
Using sibling data to understand the impact of family group decision-making on child welfare outcomes
Difficulties in the Transition to Adulthood
Research indicates that foster youth approaching adulthood fare poorly on a number of economic and social outcomes. Little is known, however, about whether negative outcomes stem from foster care or risk factors common among youth who have foster care experience. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 and eight distinct matching schemes, this study compares outcomes of foster youth ($$n=136$$) to those of other youth. Thes…
Emerging Versus Emancipating
Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence. While this period has been examined for youth in the general population, less is known about how foster youth experience this transition. This study uses qualitative interviews with 20 foster youth to understand their experiences during emerging adulthood. Consensual qualitative…
Voices of former foster youth
Housing experiences of former foster youth
Vulnerability in the transition to adulthood
Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Critical Events in Emerging Adulthood
Current trends have allowed some youth a lengthened transition to adulthood, in part because of demographic shifts that delay the time until adolescents assume adult roles. Although these trends are well documented, less research has examined how this impacts vulnerable subgroups. Using a sample of predominantly White youth (ages 18-33) from the National Survey of Families and Households ( N = 1,517), this study traces the timing of critical even…
Family Involvement in Child Welfare Decision-Making
Child welfare practice has undergone significant shifts in the relationship between state agencies and families, with families increasingly being considered as partners in decision-making. An emerging body of research shows high family satisfaction with these approaches, but little outcome research currently exists. This article synthesizes practice and research literature on three predominant approaches to family involvement, Family Group Decisi…
Using sibling data to understand the impact of family group decision-making on child welfare outcomes
Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement
Journal Article Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement? Get access Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin, PhD, MSSW,is associate professor and chair, Children, Youth & Families concentration, Graduate School of Social Work, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Socia…
Assessing Model Fidelity in Two Family Group Decision-Making Programs
As family group decision-making (FGDM) is a relatively new child welfare intervention, research has not adequately explored its implementation in multiple contexts or the degree to which implementation matches the previously defined goals, principles, and structures of the model. This article outlines the key components of FGDM and discusses the findings from a two county study of FGDM. Data collected from multiple sources participating in Califo…
Early Adult Identification Among Youth With Foster Care Experience
Research is scarce that examines how previous life experiences impact emerging adulthood, generally recognized as a distinct developmental stage between ages 18 and 26. Using cumulative advantage-disadvantage theory, this study explores differences during the transition to adulthood between youth with and without foster care experience. A multiple-step, multiple-mediator model with logistic regression was used with data from Wave III of Add Healt…
Social Innovation from the Inside
The development of new programs, services, and organizations that exemplify social innovation have provided inspiration and hope to practitioners, advocates, and researchers committed to positive social change. Although there is no single definition of social innovation, there appears to be consensus that social innovation entails the development and application of new solutions to social problems (Phills, Deiglmeier, & Miller, 2008). Some have a…
Assessing the National School Social Work Practice Model
The Second National School Social Work Survey in 2014 aimed to update knowledge of school social work practice by examining how practitioner characteristics, practice context, and practice choices have evolved since the last national survey in 2008. This second survey was also developed to assess how the new national school social work practice model created by the School Social Work Association of America aligns with early 21st century school so…
Understanding Foster Youth Outcomes
Objectives: This study seeks to examine the relationship between foster care and outcomes using multiple comparison methods to account for factors that put foster youth at risk independent of care. Methods: Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, matching, propensity scoring, and comparisons to the general population are used to examine whether results differ depending on the matching strategy. Results: Propensity scoring produces a…
Exploring the Knowledge Base of HB & SE Using the Concept of Reciprocity
Building on prior scholarly work relevant to theory selection and evaluation for the Human Behavior and Social Environment (HB & SE) knowledge base, we identify and describe several emergent frameworks that aid our understanding and conceptualization of the "reciprocal interaction" between persons and their environments. These frameworks include life course, cultural psychological, social capital and neighborhood effects perspectives. We conclude…
Leveraging Age Diversity for Innovation
Age-related factors can have important implications for individual performance as well as team functioning. While the graying of the workforce has attracted the attention of some business leaders, few employers have identified ways to leverage age-diverse work groups and work so that age diversity becomes an asset and resource. In this manuscript, we discuss the Executive Innovation Lab, a guided learning experience designed to harness the power …
Preparing Foster Youth for Independent Living
Independent living programs (ILPs) serve as the primary vehicle to prepare foster youth for adulthood, although many agencies serve these youth. Few studies have examined how well these programs collaborate to meet youth needs. This exploratory qualitative study of an ILP in an urban county presents data from a survey of county employees (n = 10), and interviews with ILP employees (n = 11) and staff of community-based partner agencies (n = 11). A…
The Effect of Parental Work History and Public Assistance Use on the Transition to Adulthood
Though available data suggest a relationship between poverty and emerging adulthood, fewer studies have been conducted to assess whether parental work or public assistance mediates these outcomes.Using the National Survey of Families and Households, this study examines the effect of workreliant versus welfare-reliant households on youth outcomes (i.e., welfare use, education, idleness, and income) during the transition to adulthood.Examining pare…
The Effect of Parental Work History and Public Assistance Use on the Transition to Adulthood
Though available data suggest a relationship between poverty and emerging adulthood, fewer studies have been conducted to assess whether parental work or public assistance mediates these outcomes.Using the National Survey of Families and Households, this study examines the effect of workreliant versus welfare-reliant households on youth outcomes (i.e., welfare use, education, idleness, and income) during the transition to adulthood.Examining pare…
Using sibling data to understand the impact of family group decision-making on child welfare outcomes
Assessing Model Fidelity in Two Family Group Decision-Making Programs
As family group decision-making (FGDM) is a relatively new child welfare intervention, research has not adequately explored its implementation in multiple contexts or the degree to which implementation matches the previously defined goals, principles, and structures of the model. This article outlines the key components of FGDM and discusses the findings from a two county study of FGDM. Data collected from multiple sources participating in Califo…
Exploring the Knowledge Base of HB & SE Using the Concept of Reciprocity
Building on prior scholarly work relevant to theory selection and evaluation for the Human Behavior and Social Environment (HB & SE) knowledge base, we identify and describe several emergent frameworks that aid our understanding and conceptualization of the "reciprocal interaction" between persons and their environments. These frameworks include life course, cultural psychological, social capital and neighborhood effects perspectives. We conclude…
Difficulties in the Transition to Adulthood
Research indicates that foster youth approaching adulthood fare poorly on a number of economic and social outcomes. Little is known, however, about whether negative outcomes stem from foster care or risk factors common among youth who have foster care experience. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 and eight distinct matching schemes, this study compares outcomes of foster youth ($$n=136$$) to those of other youth. Thes…
Preparing Foster Youth for Independent Living
Independent living programs (ILPs) serve as the primary vehicle to prepare foster youth for adulthood, although many agencies serve these youth. Few studies have examined how well these programs collaborate to meet youth needs. This exploratory qualitative study of an ILP in an urban county presents data from a survey of county employees (n = 10), and interviews with ILP employees (n = 11) and staff of community-based partner agencies (n = 11). A…
Family Involvement in Child Welfare Decision-Making
Child welfare practice has undergone significant shifts in the relationship between state agencies and families, with families increasingly being considered as partners in decision-making. An emerging body of research shows high family satisfaction with these approaches, but little outcome research currently exists. This article synthesizes practice and research literature on three predominant approaches to family involvement, Family Group Decisi…
Understanding Foster Youth Outcomes
Objectives: This study seeks to examine the relationship between foster care and outcomes using multiple comparison methods to account for factors that put foster youth at risk independent of care. Methods: Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, matching, propensity scoring, and comparisons to the general population are used to examine whether results differ depending on the matching strategy. Results: Propensity scoring produces a…
Vulnerability in the transition to adulthood
Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Critical Events in Emerging Adulthood
Current trends have allowed some youth a lengthened transition to adulthood, in part because of demographic shifts that delay the time until adolescents assume adult roles. Although these trends are well documented, less research has examined how this impacts vulnerable subgroups. Using a sample of predominantly White youth (ages 18-33) from the National Survey of Families and Households ( N = 1,517), this study traces the timing of critical even…
Housing experiences of former foster youth
Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement
Journal Article Where Is Social Work in the Social Entrepreneurship Movement? Get access Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin Stephanie C. Berzin, PhD, MSSW,is associate professor and chair, Children, Youth & Families concentration, Graduate School of Social Work, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Socia…
Voices of former foster youth
Leveraging Age Diversity for Innovation
Age-related factors can have important implications for individual performance as well as team functioning. While the graying of the workforce has attracted the attention of some business leaders, few employers have identified ways to leverage age-diverse work groups and work so that age diversity becomes an asset and resource. In this manuscript, we discuss the Executive Innovation Lab, a guided learning experience designed to harness the power …
Early Adult Identification Among Youth With Foster Care Experience
Research is scarce that examines how previous life experiences impact emerging adulthood, generally recognized as a distinct developmental stage between ages 18 and 26. Using cumulative advantage-disadvantage theory, this study explores differences during the transition to adulthood between youth with and without foster care experience. A multiple-step, multiple-mediator model with logistic regression was used with data from Wave III of Add Healt…
Emerging Versus Emancipating
Emerging adulthood has been defined as a distinct developmental stage in which youth experience opportunities for identity development and transition toward independence. While this period has been examined for youth in the general population, less is known about how foster youth experience this transition. This study uses qualitative interviews with 20 foster youth to understand their experiences during emerging adulthood. Consensual qualitative…
Social Innovation from the Inside
The development of new programs, services, and organizations that exemplify social innovation have provided inspiration and hope to practitioners, advocates, and researchers committed to positive social change. Although there is no single definition of social innovation, there appears to be consensus that social innovation entails the development and application of new solutions to social problems (Phills, Deiglmeier, & Miller, 2008). Some have a…
Assessing the National School Social Work Practice Model
The Second National School Social Work Survey in 2014 aimed to update knowledge of school social work practice by examining how practitioner characteristics, practice context, and practice choices have evolved since the last national survey in 2008. This second survey was also developed to assess how the new national school social work practice model created by the School Social Work Association of America aligns with early 21st century school so…
A new method of international education
International experiences in social work education have become more common in the last few decades. The literature has shown these experiences to improve students’ cultural competency, intercultural communication, and work habits. The literature focuses on diffused learning experiences, where students visit and hear from local agencies. This article offers a consulting model as an alternative experiential learning method. Master’s level students …
Psychology (17 works) · Political science (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (9 works) · Developmental psychology (9 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (9 works) · Foster care (7 works) · Economics (6 works) · Nursing (6 works)