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| 082 | _aJournals | ||
| 100 | _aRandle, Melanie | ||
| 100 | _aCiarrochi, Joseph | ||
| 100 | _aMiller, Leonie | ||
| 100 | _aDolnicar, Sara | ||
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_aHope for the future : identifying the individual difference characteristics of people who are interested in and intend to foster-care _hJournal |
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_a _bBritish Journal of Social Work _c2012 |
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| 300 | _aJournal article | ||
| 500 | _a<p>British Journal of Social Work Vol. 42 no. 1 (Jan 2012), p. 7-25</p> <p>Available in library. See journal shelves.</p> <p>Available online.</p> | ||
| 520 | _aHigh-quality foster placements can help a foster-child to thrive and can counter some of the risk factors normally associated with being a foster-child. Unfortunately, demand for foster-carers has been outstripping supply. The present study sought to identify the characteristics of people who have high potential to become a foster-carer. A large, representative sample from the general population (544 male; 544 female; Mage = 40.8; SD = 13) completed an anonymous survey that included comprehensive measurement of demographics, personal resources (e.g. social support), personal characteristics (e.g. hope) and foster-care interest, intentions and information seeking. Analyses revealed that people who sought information about and expressed interest/intention towards foster-caring where those who had high social support from friends and were high in perspective-taking empathy, trait hope and positive problem-solving orientation. We discuss the implications of these findings for foster-care marketing and recruitment campaigns and foster-care agency practices. | ||
| 650 | _aSocial work | ||
| 650 | _aFoster care | ||
| 650 | _aSocial care - assessments | ||
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_uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcr052 _yOpen e-book (Ruskin students only) |
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