Sarah Jane Besser
Biographic Data
| ID | 4410628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah Jane Besser |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah Jane |
| FAMILY NAME | Besser |
| SIGNATURE | BESSER S J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Hertfordshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3252-9665 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Naming the unnameable
This study evaluated a reflective practice group designed to support foster carers and promote secure attachments with their foster children. Eight foster carers in South East England participated in the evaluation. A mixed-methods approach was employed: quantitative measures assessed reflective functioning, parental self-efficacy and parental stress pre- and post-intervention; qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews wi…
A qualitative analysis of goals set by foster carers seeking support for their child’s emotional well-being
The needs of foster carers are complex as children in their care often present with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Previous studies have examined foster carers’ perceptions of the unmet needs of the children in their care but there is a lack of knowledge regarding carers’ own goals when seeking professional help. The present study seeks to fill this gap by examining the goals that carers who are looking after children with emotio…
A qualitative analysis of goals set by foster carers seeking support for their child’s emotional well-being
The needs of foster carers are complex as children in their care often present with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Previous studies have examined foster carers’ perceptions of the unmet needs of the children in their care but there is a lack of knowledge regarding carers’ own goals when seeking professional help. The present study seeks to fill this gap by examining the goals that carers who are looking after children with emotio…
A qualitative analysis of goals set by foster carers seeking support for their child’s emotional well-being
The needs of foster carers are complex as children in their care often present with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Previous studies have examined foster carers’ perceptions of the unmet needs of the children in their care but there is a lack of knowledge regarding carers’ own goals when seeking professional help. The present study seeks to fill this gap by examining the goals that carers who are looking after children with emotio…
Naming the unnameable
This study evaluated a reflective practice group designed to support foster carers and promote secure attachments with their foster children. Eight foster carers in South East England participated in the evaluation. A mixed-methods approach was employed: quantitative measures assessed reflective functioning, parental self-efficacy and parental stress pre- and post-intervention; qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews wi…
Qualitative research (2 works) · Applied Psychology (1 works) · Applied Psychology (1 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (1 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (1 works) · Emotional support (1 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (1 works) · Foster care (1 works) · Foster parents (1 works) · Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies (1 works)