Emancipated foster youth’s experiences and perceptions of the transition to adulthood
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12601102 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fanita A Tyrell (0000-0001-6419-6485, Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA, corresponding author), Tuppett M Yates (0000-0002-0907-8520, Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1011-1028 |
| Publication date | 2018-02-22 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Youth Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-6261 • E-ISSN: 1469-9680 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13676261.2018.1441983 |
| OpenAlex | W2790596358 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 26 |
Using a grounded theory approach, this study evaluated narratives from a sample of 170 emancipated foster youth (66.5% female; 84.6% non-white) as they reflected on their experiences between the ages of 18 and 25 across three data waves. Corbin and Strauss’ (1990) three-phase coding process revealed five overarching themes: adult values and characteristics, nature of the transition process, material needs and resources, relationship concerns, and affective experiences. Although some elements of Arnett’s (2000) model of emerging adulthood were evident in this sample of emancipated foster youth, such as individualistic qualities and instability, other core features were rarely discussed, such as self-focus and optimism, or were expressed in unique ways, such as exploration and feeling in-between. There were significant age-related changes, but not gender differences, in youth’s discussion of varied themes. These findings suggest promising avenues for intervention during the sensitive period of developmental reorganization that characterizes the transition from adolescence to young adulthood
Adolescent development · Adult Development · Developmental psychology · Feeling · Grounded theory · Narrative · Optimism · Perception · Qualitative research · Sociology · Transition (genetics · Young adult · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family and Disability Support Research · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1.57 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |