The Peer Relationships of Those Who Have Experienced Adoption or Foster Care: A Meta‐Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 796-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haylee K. DeLuca ◽  
Shannon E. Claxton ◽  
Manfred H. M. Dulmen
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Foster Parents’ Parenting and the Social-Emotional Development and Adaptive Functioning of Children in Foster Care: A PRISMA-Guided Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Chodura ◽  
Arnold Lohaus ◽  
Tabea Symanzik ◽  
Nina Heinrichs ◽  
Kerstin Konrad
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Parenting Behavior ◽  
Foster Families ◽  
Children In Foster Care ◽  
Increased Risk

AbstractChildren in foster care (CFC) are at increased risk for negative developmental outcomes. Given the potential influence of foster parents’ parenting on the development of CFC, this literature review and meta-analysis provide an initial overview of how parenting factors in foster families relate to CFC’s developmental outcomes. We aimed to explore (1) whether foster parents’ parenting conceptualizations are related differently to various CFC developmental outcome variables and (2) how characteristics of foster parents and CFC moderate these associations. Following the recommendations of the PRISMA statement, we searched four databases in 2017 (with an update in May 2020). Forty-three primary studies were coded manually. The interrater agreement was 92.1%. Parenting variables were specified as parenting behavior, style, and goals and were distinguished further into functional and dysfunctional parenting. CFC development was divided into adaptive (including cognitive) development and maladaptive development. Meta-analyses could be performed for foster parenting behavior and developmental outcomes, as well as for functional parenting goals and maladaptive socioemotional outcomes in CFC. Associations between functional parenting behavior and adaptive child development were positive and negative for maladaptive child development, respectively. For dysfunctional, parenting effects were in the opposite direction. All effects were small to moderate. Similar results were found descriptively in the associations of parenting style and child developmental outcomes. We found similar effect sizes and directions of the associations between parenting behavior in foster families and the child’s developmental outcomes as those previously reported for biological families. These findings provide strong support for the significant role of parenting in foster families regarding children’s development in foster care.

scholarly journals Correction to: Does Kinship vs. Foster Care Better Promote Connectedness? A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Hassall ◽  
Elmie Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Sebastian Trew ◽  
David J. Hawes ◽  
Dave S. Pasalich
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Meta Analysis

Self-esteem: A mediator between peer relationships and behaviors of adolescents in foster care

2016 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather M. Thompson ◽  
Armeda Stevenson Wojciak ◽  
Morgan E. Cooley
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
And Behaviors

Disruptions in foster care: A review and meta-analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam Oosterman ◽  
Carlo Schuengel ◽  
N. Wim Slot ◽  
Ruud A.R. Bullens ◽  
Theo A.H. Doreleijers
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Toward an Integrated Model of Supportive Peer Relationships in Early Adolescence: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Mitic ◽  
Kate A. Woodcock ◽  
Michaela Amering ◽  
Ina Krammer ◽  
Katharina A. M. Stiehl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Social Emotional

Supportive peer relationships (SPR) are crucial for mental and physical health. Early adolescence is an especially important period in which peer influence and school environment strongly shape psychological development and maturation of core social-emotional regulatory functions. Yet, there is no integrated evidence based model of SPR in this age group to inform future research and practice. The current meta-analysis synthetizes evidence from 364 studies into an integrated model of potential determinants of SPR in early adolescence. The model encompasses links with 93 variables referring to individual (identity, skills/strengths, affect/well-being, and behavior/health) and environmental (peer group, school, family, community, and internet/technology) potential influences on SPR based on cross-sectional correlational data. Findings suggest the central importance of identity and social–emotional skills in SPR. School environment stands out as a compelling setting for future prevention programs. Finally, we underscore an alarming gap of research on the influence of the virtual and online environment on youth's social realm given its unquestionable importance as a globally expanding social interaction setting. Hence, we propose an integrated model that can serve as organizational framework, which may ultimately lead to the adoption of a more structured and integrated approach to understanding peer relationship processes in youth and contribute to overcoming marked fragmentation in the field.

The romantic relationships of those who have experienced adoption or foster care: A meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 104407
Author(s):  
Haylee K. DeLuca Bishop ◽  
Shannon E. Claxton ◽  
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Treatment Foster Care Oregon for Delinquent Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-367
Author(s):  
Therese Åström ◽  
Martin Bergström ◽  
Kickan Håkansson ◽  
Ann Kristine Jonsson ◽  
Christian Munthe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Criminal Behavior ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Group Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Foster Care ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Peer Associations ◽  
Medium Quality

Purpose: To examine the effects of Treatment Foster Care on youth with serious behavior problems. Method: Included studies are controlled trials with high or medium quality, published between 1990 and September 2017. The control group consists of youth with serious behavior problems in group care, and the follow-up time was at least 12 months. The review also examines ethical and economic aspects. Results: A total of eight controlled studies were included, consisting of 633 young people and 55 effect sizes. All studies examined the same model, Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO). There is moderate certainty of evidence that TFCO reduces the risk of future criminal behavior and the number of days in locked settings. Furthermore, there is low certainty of evidence that TFCO reduces the risk of delinquent peer associations, drug use, and depression. Discussion: TFCO is to be preferred to group care for youth with serious behavior problems. Ethical and economic implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Variability in Developmental Outcomes of Foster Children: Implications for Research and Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anouk Goemans ◽  
Mitch van Geel ◽  
Paul Vedder
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Foster Children ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Children's Development ◽  
Children’S Development

This article focuses on the variability in developmental outcomes of foster children and the implications for foster care research and practice. We first provide a brief overview of our previous work, where we have shown by means of meta-analysis and a longitudinal study that foster children greatly vary with respect to their developmental functioning. We then discuss that it is both the heterogeneity of developmental trajectories and the lack of an accurate model for predicting foster children's development that make the screening and monitoring of foster children's development important. We provide suggestions for screening and monitoring, and discuss the Brief Assessment Checklist as an example of a specific instrument available for screening and monitoring of vulnerable children exposed to severe social adversity. We conclude our article with directions to improve foster care and research on foster care, including a discussion of the effectiveness of and foster children's susceptibility to interventions, support for foster parents and the potential of large national and international studies.

scholarly journals Towards an integrated model of supportive peer relationships in early adolescence: A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Mitic ◽  
Kate Woodcock ◽  
Michaela Amering ◽  
Ina Krammer ◽  
Katharina Stiehl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Emotional

Supportive peer relationships (SPR) are crucial for mental and physical health. Early adolescence is an especially important period in which peer influence and school environment strongly shape psychological development and maturation of core social-emotional regulatory functions. Yet, there is no integrated evidence based model of SPR in this age group to inform future research and practice. The current meta-analysis (PROSPERO protocol reference: CRD42018107945) synthetizes evidence from 364 studies into an integrated model of potential determinants of SPR in early adolescence. The model encompasses links with 93 variables referring to individual (identity, skills/strengths, affect/wellbeing and behavior/health) and environmental (peer group, school, family, community and internet/technology) influences on SPR. Findings suggest the central importance of identity and social–emotional skills in SPR. School environment stands out as a compelling setting for future prevention programs. Finally, we underscore an alarming gap of research on the influence of the virtual and online environment on youth’s social realm given its unquestionable importance as a globally expanding social interaction setting. Hence, we propose an integrated model that can serve as organizational framework, which may ultimately lead to the adoption of a more structured and integrated approach to understanding peer relationship processes in youth and contribute to overcoming marked fragmentation in the field.

scholarly journals Comparing Long-Term Placement Outcomes of Residential and Family Foster Care: A Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 653-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongdong Li ◽  
Grace S. Chng ◽  
Chi Meng Chu
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Children In Foster Care ◽  
Family Foster Care ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Perception Of Care ◽  
Children In Care

This study presents findings from three separate meta-analyses investigating differences between children placed in residential care and in family foster care with regard to three outcomes: internalizing behaviors, externalizing behaviors, and perception of care. Based on publications from the last 20 years, a total of 23 studies were included. The total sample consisted of 13,630 children in care, with 7,469 from foster care and 6,161 from residential care. The results from this study indicated that children in foster care had consistently better experiences and less problems across the three outcomes as compared to children in residential care. Analyses did not reveal evidence of publication bias, and sensitivity analyses also suggested that results were not influenced by individual studies. Additionally, moderation analyses revealed that the differences between foster and residential care could vary depending on certain factors such as the publication year, the gross domestic product of the country, and the length of care. The implications of differences in outcomes between the two placements are discussed.

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