Social and Psychological Implications of Placement Instability Among Former Foster Youth

Author

Myra D. Lopez-Brock, CSUSBFollow
Carolina F. Morales, CSUSBFollow

Date of Award

6-2016

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Reader/Committee Chair

Carolyn McAllister

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the social and psychological implications created by unstable placements and trauma experienced by former foster youth. The participants of the study were recruited from college campuses via Extended Opportunity Program and Services liaisons as well as the Guardian Scholar Program liaisons. The sample included individuals that identified as former foster youth and individuals that identified as never being in foster care. The findings indicated the social and psychological differences among former foster youth that resided in unstable living arrangements as compared to youth that were not in foster care.

Recommended Citation

Lopez-Brock, Myra D. and Morales, Carolina F., "Social and Psychological Implications of Placement Instability Among Former Foster Youth" (2016). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 378.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/378