Yvonne Clark
Biographic Data
| ID | 4427575 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yvonne Clark |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yvonne |
| FAMILY NAME | Clark |
| SIGNATURE | CLARK Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2708-5668 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Validating a Measure of Vicarious Trauma as Experienced by Foster Carers
Burnout, stress and fatigue are known contributors to foster placement breakdown, yet little is known about the prevalence and experience of vicarious trauma specifically among foster carers. This paper sought to develop and validate a measure of vicarious trauma among foster carers. In Study 1, we conducted qualitative interviews ( n = 28) and utilized a Delphi panel to develop 38 measure items. In Study 2, participants completed the new Vicario…
Family dynamics and psychological wellbeing of South Asian migrant youth in Australia
But isn’t that normal?’
While growing attention has been paid to the abuse of parents by their children, research to date has almost exclusively focused on parents who have birthed and/or conceived their child. Given that the trauma histories that foster children bring with them may result in abusive behaviours, it is vital to focus on the specific experiences of foster parents with regard to parental abuse. The research reported in this article involved interviews with…
The whole system is designed to create more trauma than it solves
Pride and prejudice
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, is rooted in Australia's colonial history and causes pain for many of Australia's First Peoples. This study was the first to investigate predictors of Australians’ attitudes toward the date, while exploring whether intervention may improve attitudes toward a date‐change. An Australian community sample ( N = 559) were recruited through social media for an anonymous survey. Participants indicated their suppo…
The impact of acculturation and psychological wellbeing on South Asian immigrant adolescents and youth
Among the global immigrant population, one of the fastest growing populations is the South Asian community. South Asian youth have experienced difficulties acculturating to the host culture. These difficulties have caused issues relating to identity and conflicts with family members relating to dating, marriage, and education. This scoping review will aim to summarize the literature available on acculturation and psychological well-being. The sco…
Factors associated with housing stability for Aboriginal families in South Australia
Stable, affordable and safe housing is a key determinant of health and wellbeing. Evidence from an Australian population-based cohort of 344 Aboriginal mothers and children aged 5-9 years shows that tenure type, financial difficulties and women's experience of partner violence are key drivers to housing stability. Stable housing was defined as moving house <= two times in the previous five years. Women had higher odds of stable housing if they ha…
The construction of aboriginal identity in people separated from their families, community, and culture
Aboriginal history since colonisation has been largely shaped by government policies. The most striking and destructive historical policies directed at Aboriginal people concerned those that advocated the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents and their placement in white foster homes or institutions. This paper reports on interviews with seven Indigenous participants who had been removed from their families and communities early in ch…
The construction of aboriginal identity in people separated from their families, community, and culture
Aboriginal history since colonisation has been largely shaped by government policies. The most striking and destructive historical policies directed at Aboriginal people concerned those that advocated the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents and their placement in white foster homes or institutions. This paper reports on interviews with seven Indigenous participants who had been removed from their families and communities early in ch…
The whole system is designed to create more trauma than it solves
The construction of aboriginal identity in people separated from their families, community, and culture
Aboriginal history since colonisation has been largely shaped by government policies. The most striking and destructive historical policies directed at Aboriginal people concerned those that advocated the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents and their placement in white foster homes or institutions. This paper reports on interviews with seven Indigenous participants who had been removed from their families and communities early in ch…
Pride and prejudice
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, is rooted in Australia's colonial history and causes pain for many of Australia's First Peoples. This study was the first to investigate predictors of Australians’ attitudes toward the date, while exploring whether intervention may improve attitudes toward a date‐change. An Australian community sample ( N = 559) were recruited through social media for an anonymous survey. Participants indicated their suppo…
The impact of acculturation and psychological wellbeing on South Asian immigrant adolescents and youth
Among the global immigrant population, one of the fastest growing populations is the South Asian community. South Asian youth have experienced difficulties acculturating to the host culture. These difficulties have caused issues relating to identity and conflicts with family members relating to dating, marriage, and education. This scoping review will aim to summarize the literature available on acculturation and psychological well-being. The sco…
Factors associated with housing stability for Aboriginal families in South Australia
Stable, affordable and safe housing is a key determinant of health and wellbeing. Evidence from an Australian population-based cohort of 344 Aboriginal mothers and children aged 5-9 years shows that tenure type, financial difficulties and women's experience of partner violence are key drivers to housing stability. Stable housing was defined as moving house <= two times in the previous five years. Women had higher odds of stable housing if they ha…
Validating a Measure of Vicarious Trauma as Experienced by Foster Carers
Burnout, stress and fatigue are known contributors to foster placement breakdown, yet little is known about the prevalence and experience of vicarious trauma specifically among foster carers. This paper sought to develop and validate a measure of vicarious trauma among foster carers. In Study 1, we conducted qualitative interviews ( n = 28) and utilized a Delphi panel to develop 38 measure items. In Study 2, participants completed the new Vicario…
Family dynamics and psychological wellbeing of South Asian migrant youth in Australia
But isn’t that normal?’
While growing attention has been paid to the abuse of parents by their children, research to date has almost exclusively focused on parents who have birthed and/or conceived their child. Given that the trauma histories that foster children bring with them may result in abusive behaviours, it is vital to focus on the specific experiences of foster parents with regard to parental abuse. The research reported in this article involved interviews with…
The whole system is designed to create more trauma than it solves
Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Anthropology (2 works) · Cultural Differences and Values (2 works) · Demography (2 works)