Social Support in Family Reunification: A Qualitative Study

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      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      18
    • Education Level:
      Adult Basic Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Child Abuse; Interviews; Social Capital; Family Relationship; Parent Child Relationship; Coping; Social Networks; Child Welfare; Parent Attitudes; Social Support Groups; Family Environment; Extraversion Introversion; Locus of Control
    • Subject Terms:
      Arizona
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10522158.2011.531454
    • ISSN:
      1052-2158
    • Abstract:
      When children are removed from their parents due to child maltreatment, the goal remains to reunite families whenever possible. Although extensive research exists regarding barriers to reunification, little is known about the families who are successfully reunited. The aim of this study was to examine the strengths families found helpful in the process of achieving and maintaining reunification. In-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 reunified families. Thematic coding of these narrative interviews was completed, uncovering the ways the families perceived intrafamilial and external social support that was given and received played an important role in their stories of reunification. (Contains 1 table.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      48
    • Publication Date:
      2011
    • Accession Number:
      EJ913455