Psychological distress among care leavers during the transition to adulthood: Risk and protective factors throughout their life course

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作者
Sulimani-Aidan, Yafit [1 ]
Achdut, Netta [2 ]
Zeira, Anat [3 ]
Benbenishty, Rami [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Tel Aviv Univ, Bob Shapell Sch Social Work, IL-6997801 Tel Aviv, Israel
[2] Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Spitzer Dept Social Work, Beer Sheva, Israel
[3] Hebrew Univ Jerusalem, Sch Social Work & Social Welf, Jerusalem, Israel
[4] Univ Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
关键词
care leavers; mental health; psychological distress; resilience; social resources; transition to adulthood; SELF-RATED HEALTH; OF-HOME CARE; FOSTER-CARE; MENTAL-HEALTH; YOUNG-PEOPLE; MATERIAL DEPRIVATION; SOCIAL SUPPORT; LEAVING CARE; YOUTH; POPULATION;
D O I
10.1111/cfs.12887
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
The transition period from care to independent living is a vulnerable time for care leavers who may experience increased mental health problems. This study explored risk and protective factors contributing to and predicting their psychological distress as emerging adults. The study is based on an extensive set of longitudinal administrative records combined with structured phone interviews among a representative sample of 2295 alumni of educational residential care in Israel (24-31 years old). Results indicated the importance of social support from peers and staff while in and after care in predicting lower psychological distress among the young adults. Participating in skills acquisition activities while in care and integration in post-secondary education also predicted lower psychological distress. In contrast, post-care material deprivation and lower life satisfaction in the area of finance and work were associated with greater psychological distress. Both the subjective experiences and the objective conditions thus contribute to care leavers' mental health. Our results indicate the importance for policy and practice of approaching mental health issues in a holistic manner.
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页码:324 / 339
页数:16
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