THROUGH THE LENS OF RESILIENCE THEORY: IS LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING ACROSS BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND/OR ACADEMIC DOMAINS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM FOSTER CARE?

Author

• Joy McClellan

Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2020

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Thompson, Heather

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze potential relationships between the domains of behavioral outcomes, social skills, and academic performance for youth in foster care and remaining longer in care. This study utilized data from three waves in the NSCAW II dataset, including youth (N =296) between the ages of 11 and 17 years. Multiple linear regression was utilized to assess the association between the three domains and the number of days spent in foster care. Findings were not significant, exposing the need for more studies on contextual variables that might be consistent with children living in out of home care. Limitations of the study were reviewed. Potential research and practice implications of the results were considered.

Extent

89 p.

Comments

Includes bibliography.|Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2020.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

McClellan, Joy, "THROUGH THE LENS OF RESILIENCE THEORY: IS LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING ACROSS BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND/OR ACADEMIC DOMAINS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM FOSTER CARE?" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present. 627.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/627

Identifier

FA00013483

Format

pdf