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- PublikationThe importance of reunification expectations for young people’s sense of belonging in residential care in Switzerland(20.06.2024) Osswald, JanaBackground and purpose: Decisions about family reunification in out-of-home care are subject to ongoing international debates. While some scholars, based on attachment theory, argue that reunification with the family should only be an option for a limited period of time, as long-term placement leads to alienation from the family, others argue that long-term placement does not automatically imply alienation from the family and attachment to the new place of residence. However, there is little research on how young people in residential youth care, manage their sense of belonging between their out-of-home placement and their family’s place(s) of residence, and how this is affected by the expectation of reunification. This study draws on theories of belonging, which highlight the importance of the temporal and motivational aspects of belonging. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between reunification expectations and the adolescents' sense of belonging to their residential care facility and their family’s place(s) of residence. Data and methods: The study draws on quantitative cross-sectional data, collected within a larger research project in German-speaking Switzerland. The sample consisted of 563 young people from 90 different residential care facilities in 15 cantons. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. This questionnaire included self-developed scales measuring the young people’s sense of belonging to their different places of residence. In addition, participants were asked about their expectations regarding their future placement situation. The sense of belonging of those expecting a reunification with their family and those expecting to remain in the residential care facility into adulthood were compared. In addition, the influence of the length of placement on the young people's sense of belonging was examined. Findings: The results show that of the total sample, 37% of the young people expect to be reunified with their family, making reunification the most common placement expectation. The results also show that young people’s placement expectations are important for their sense of belonging. Those expecting a reunification had a significantly lower sense of belonging to the residential care facility and a significantly higher sense of belonging to their family place(s) than those expecting to stay in the residential care facility into adulthood. Nevertheless, the results also show that the family places remain important for most young people despite their out-of-home placement. However, no significant correlations were found between the length of placement, neither with the placement expectations nor with the young people’s sense of belonging. Conclusion and Implications: The findings indicate that young people's placement expectations should be taken into account when considering their sense of belonging in placement decisions. The findings also point to the importance of pathway planning in out-of-home placements and they show that the length of placement alone is not sufficient to understand the temporal dimension of belonging.06 - Präsentation
- PublikationSocial and spatial belonging in child and youth residential care: the role of personal networks(19.04.2024) Fellmann, Lukas; Zellner, Carole; Kindler, Tobias; Köngeter, Stefan; Osswald, Jana; Schaffner, Dorothee; Schmid, Thomas06 - Präsentation
- PublikationExploring the impact of multilocal housing arrangements on the well-being of young people in residential youth care(19.04.2024) Schmid, Thomas; Osswald, Jana; Kindler, Tobias; Fellmann, Lukas; Köngeter, Stefan; Schaffner, Dorothee; Zellner, CaroleExploring the impact of multilocal housing arrangements on the well-being of young people in residential youth care – A quantitative study Background: Previous research in the field of child and youth care has overlooked the fact that many young people in residential care may have multiple residences in addition to their placement. As a result, there is a lack of empirical data on the impact of multilocal housing arrangements on young people's well-being. Research questions: In order to fill this research gap, our study draws on two theoretical frameworks - the Personal Life Theory developed by Carole Smart in 2007 and the perspective of housing as a complex social and educational issue put forward by Miriam Meuth in 2018. The aim of the study is to explore the living arrangements and evaluations of (multiple) residences of young people in residential care and to identify possible factors influencing their well-being. Therefore, we ask what specific living arrangements these young people have, how they evaluate their places of residence, how these places differ for them, and how these housing situations affect their subjective well-being. Methods: Drawing on a quantitative cross-sectional research design, young people living in residential care facilities in the German-speaking part of Switzerland were invited to participate in an online survey that included innovative scales measuring the participants' housing situation on the activity, physical, and emotional dimensions. Respondents' well-being was assessed using the Personal Well-Being Index (Diener 1984, Cummins & Lau 2005). The final sample consisted of 563 young people from 90 different organizations and 15 cantons. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and multivariate regression were used to answer the research questions. Results: The results show that only 17 percent of the young people in our sample live exclusively in a residential care facility. 45 percent live in one additional place, and another 38 percent live in two or more additional places (e.g., with parents, relatives, or friends). While the ratings of their places of residence varied significantly by location, residential care facilities were rated lowest on all three emotional, physical, and activity dimensions. All housing dimensions have a significant impact on well-being, with the emotional dimension having the strongest influence. Conclusions: This study is the first to use a quantitative approach to empirically illustrate Smart and Meuth's arguments. The results show that many young people in residential care do indeed feel attached to multiple places of residence. Although it seems less important in how many places young people live or how long they have lived in one place, the attachment to a place of residence has a significant impact on the well-being of these young people. Therefore, in order to better identify and address the different types of disadvantages faced by young people in residential care, the findings provide valuable suggestions for improving residential care services as a specific place of residence. The conclusion of our presentation will discuss further implications for both theoretical research and practical applications in the field of out-of-home care.06 - Präsentation
- PublikationRelations between personal networks of young people in residential care and their sense of belonging(15.09.2023) Fellmann, Lukas; Zellner, Carole; Kindler, Tobias; Köngeter, Stefan; Osswald, Jana; Schaffner, Dorothee; Schmid, Thomas06 - Präsentation
- PublikationPerspectives of young people in residential care on their multilocal residency settings(14.09.2023) Schmid, Thomas; Kindler, Tobias; Osswald, Jana; Fellmann, Lukas; Köngeter, Stefan; Schaffner, Dorothee; Zellner, CaroleBackground: In the field of child and youth care research, our understanding of the living conditions of young people in care is limited. Specifically, previous research has overlooked the fact that many children and young people in residential care may have multiple residences, in addition to their placement. Research questions: In order to fill this gap in research, our study draws on two theoretical frameworks – the Personal Life Theory developed by Carole Smart in 2007 and the perspective on housing as a complex social and pedagogical issue put forth by Miriam Meuth in 2018. The objective of the research is to examine the living arrangements and evaluations of (multiple) residences by young individuals in residential care. Therefore, the following research questions were addressed: (1) What specific living arrangements do young people in residential care have? (2) How do they evaluate their place(s) of residence in terms of emotional, physical and activity dimensions? (3) How do the various residential settings differ in the perspective of the young people? Methods: Drawing on a quantitative cross-sectional research design, young people living in residential care settings in the German-speaking part of Switzerland were invited to participate in an online survey that included innovative scales to measure their multiple residency settings. The final sample consisted of 563 young people from 90 different organizations and 15 cantons. Descriptive statistics and analyses of variance were used to answer the research questions. Results: The results show that only 17 percent of respondents live exclusively in a residential care facility. 45 percent live in one additional place, and another 38 percent live in two or more additional places (e.g., with parents, relatives, or friends). While the ratings of their places of residence varied significantly by location, residential care facilities were rated lowest on all three emotional, physical, and activity dimensions. Conclusions: This study is the first to use a quantitative approach to empirically illustrate Smart and Meuth's arguments. The results show that many young people, particularly those living in residential care, do indeed feel attached to multiple places of residence. Therefore, in order to better identify and address the different types of disadvantages faced by young people in residential care, the findings can provide valuable suggestions for improving residential care services as a specific place of residence. Our presentations conclusion will discuss further implications for both theoretical research and practical applications in the field of out of home care.06 - Präsentation
- PublikationDie Rückkehr in die Herkunftsfamilie. Eine partizipative Abwägung verschiedener Interessen in the Child’s best Interests.(02.06.2023) Osswald, JanaAustritte aus Kinder- und Jugendheimen und Pflegefamilien sind bedeutsame Übergänge im Leben von Kindern und Jugendlichen, die mit tiefgreifenden biografischen Veränderungen einhergehen können. Während der Übergang junger Erwachsener in die Selbstständigkeit (Leaving Care) in den vergangenen Jahren viel Aufmerksamkeit erfahren hat, ist die Rückkehr in die Herkunftsfamilie im Fachdiskurs bisher weitgehend unberücksichtigt geblieben. Im Workshop werden Spannungsfelder, Herausforderungen und Unsicherheiten, die mit Rückkehrfragen und Rückkehrprozessen verbunden sind, besprochen. Darauf aufbauend wird diskutiert, wie die fachliche Abwägung verschiedener Kinderinteressen unter Einbezug der Kinder und Jugendlichen gestaltet werden kann.06 - Präsentation
- PublikationStationäre Jugendhilfe aus der Perspektive von jungen Menschen denken. Das Forschungsprojekt StePLife will Impulse für die Praxis gewinnen(Bundesamt für Justiz, Fachbereich Straf- und Massnahmenvollzug, 2022) Köngeter, Stefan; Schaffner, Dorothee; Fellmann, Lukas; Kindler, Tobias; Osswald, Jana [in: #prison-info]Das Forschungsprojekt StePLife untersucht, wie Jugendliche im Alter von 12 bis 17 Jahren ihr persönliches Leben aufgrund einer stationären Unterbringung verändern. Im Fokus der vierjährigen Untersuchung steht das Veränderungspotenzial von Beziehungen zu Menschen sowie zu Orten, die Identität, Zugehörigkeit und Verbundenheit vermitteln.01B - Beitrag in Magazin oder Zeitung
- PublikationHilfen zur Erziehung in der Schweiz(Beltz, 2022) Fellmann, Lukas; Koechlin, Daniela; Osswald, Jana; Rein, Angela; Wetzel, Marina [in: Forum Erziehungshilfen]Die Autor*innen gehen den rechtlichen, administrativen und organisatorischen Strukturen und Rahmenbedingungen nach, die mit Angeboten der „Hilfen zur Erziehung“ in der Schweiz verbunden sind. Vor dem Hintergrund fachlicher und empirischer Befunde zu ambulanten und stationären HzE ergänzt der Beitrag im zweiten Teil diese Darstellung mit konkreten Fragedimensionen aus einer adressat*innenbezogenen Perspektive zur Weiterentwicklung der Angebotsstrukturen.01A - Beitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift
- PublikationRückplatzierungen aus Kinder- und Jugendheimen - ein wenig beachtetes, aber zentrales Thema für den zivilrechtlichen Kindesschutz(Schulthess, 2022) Osswald, Jana [in: Zeitschrift für Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutz]Bei Platzierungsentscheidungen ist es für die Wahrnehmung der Kinderrechte zentral, die Frage der Rückplatzierung mitzudenken. Internationale Forschungserkenntnisse zeigen, dass Entscheidungen im Spannungsfeld von Rückplatzierungsorientierung und Kontinuitätssicherung ebenso mit Herausforderungen verbunden sind wie die Gestaltung von Rückplatzierungsprozessen. Bislang besteht im zivilrechtlichen Kindesschutz ein Mangel an empirischem Wissen zu Rückplatzierungen sowohl in der Familien- wie in der Heimpflege. Die Forschungsresultate einer aktuellen Master-Thesis zu Rückplatzierungen aus Kinder- und Jugendheimen verdeutlichen, welche Entwicklungsbedarfe auf den Ebenen der Praxis wie der Wissenschaft bestehen und sie zeigen, dass dem Thema Rückplatzierung zukünftig deutlich mehr Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt werden sollte.01A - Beitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift
