Development of a Family Relationship Enhancement Program for Youth Runaways

Autor: Nan-Kyung Choi, Jin-Y Kim, Moon-Ja Chung, Tae-Eun Kim
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association. 48:111-125
ISSN: 1225-0937
DOI: 10.6115/khea.2010.48.1.111
Popis: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a Family Relationship Enhancement Program for runaway youth. The theoretical framework of this program was based on Solution-Focused, Satir`s Experiential, and Cognitive-Behavioral models. Need assessment analysis of youth shelter workers, focus group interviews with runaway youths, and advisory council meetings were used as a complementary resource for this study. Thirty-one runaway youths from 6 youth shelters in Seoul and Kyunggi participated in 4 two-hour sessions of this Family Relationship Enhancement Program. All participants were subjected to pre-test and post-test analysis in order to assess the efficacy of the program. The results of this study showed that the Family Relationship Enhancement Program had significantly increased the participants` self-esteem, communication capability, and understanding of family values.
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