Social-emotional well-being among youth living in out-of-home care. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anthony, Elizabeth K.; Krysik, Judy; Kelly, Cara
• Is Part Of: Children and youth services review. Volume 96(2019)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 385
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Social-emotional well-being -- Children -- Youth -- Out-of-home care -- Strengths; Social work with children -- Periodicals; Social work with youth -- Periodicals; Adolescent -- Periodicals; Child Welfare -- Periodicals; Social Work -- Periodicals; Service social aux enfants -- Périodiques; Service social à la jeunesse -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 362.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.12.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0190-7409

Abstract

Abstract: The current study examined the use of socio-emotional well-being measures among a sample of 57 children and youth living in a congregate care type setting such as a group home or shelter. One or two measures were administered depending on the age of the child/youth, the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 for children ages 5–18 years and the Youth Quality of Life-Short Form for youth ages 13–18 years. In addition to the measures completed by the children/youth, caregivers also completed measures assessing the social-emotional well-being of the child in her/his care. Results suggest differences between child/youth assessments of their own well-being and adult caregiver assessments. Important considerations for future measurement of socio-emotional well-being and implications for practice and future research were discussed. Highlights: Well-being measurement tools can serve to inform child welfare professionals. The opportunity to enhance engagement with children and youth residing in congregate care settings is promising. The use of multiple well-being measures is advantageous for older youth. Provides a multidimensional aspect of social-emotional well-being.