Emotional needs of Aboriginal foster parents |
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Authors: | Jason D Brown Viktoria Ivanova Nisha Mehta Donna Skrodzki Julie Rodgers |
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Institution: | Faculty of Education, Western University, London, Canada |
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Abstract: | Aboriginal children are overrepresented in care. Aboriginal foster parents are underrepresented. There is a need to recruit and retain Aboriginal foster parents. In the study, Aboriginal foster parents were asked: “What do you need emotionally to be a good foster parent?” The results were analyzed using multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis, leading to eight concepts, including: awareness, contentment, self‐assurance, appreciation, resolve, space, caring, and commitment to one's values. These results were compared with the existing foster parent literature. Similarities and differences were described. |
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Keywords: | Aboriginal concept map foster parent foster care Canada |
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