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The youth-caregiver relationship quality in residential youth care: Professionals perceptions and experiences
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This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of professionals working in
residential care (RC) settings (i.e., caregivers and directors) about youth-caregiver relationship quality (YCRQ). Method: A qualitative study was developed in Portugal including 15 caregivers (73.3% women, 23–50 years) and 15 directors (73.3% women, 34–
45 years) working in 18 generalist RC units. Data were collected through six focus groups
using a semi-structured interview script. Data were analyzed following a content analysis
approach using NVIVO 12 software. Results: Our findings revealed that the concept of
YCRQ in RC was mainly described in terms of good qualities, and the organizational
determinants of YCRQ relationships were most mentioned both by caregivers and
directors (i.e., organizational social context, intervention models and strategies). Individual characteristics of youth and staff were less described as determinants of YCRQ.
These findings provide important insights for practice. Conclusions: efforts should be
made to design interventions in RC that aim to improve its organizational social climate so
as to provide caregivers with the necessary support and resources that enable them to
enhance positive YCRQ.
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Residential care Staff perceptions Relationship quality
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Magalhães, E., Ferreira, M., Ornelas, S., Silva, C. S., Camilo, C., & Calheiros, M. M. (2023). The youth-caregiver relationship quality in residential youth care: Professionals’ perceptions and experiences. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075231215824
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Sage