Pathways to college for former foster youth: Understanding factors that contribute to educational success

Citation Detail

Title:

Pathways to college for former foster youth: Understanding factors that contribute to educational success.

Authors:

Merdinger, Joan M., School of Social Work, San José State University, San José, CA, US
Hines, Alice M., School of Social Work, San José State University, San José, CA, US
Osterling, Kathy Lemon, School of Social Welfare, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US
Wyatt, Paige, School of Social Welfare, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US

Source:

Child Welfare Journal, Vol 84(6), Nov-Dec, 2005. pp. 867-896.

Publisher:

US: Child Welfare League of America.

ISSN:

0009-4021 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

foster youth; educational success

Abstract:

This article presents early descriptive findings from the Pathways to College study, a multimethod and multiphase study of emancipated foster youth. Results based on a sample of 216 emancipated foster youth attending a four-year university indicate that many of their experiences are characteristic of individuals manifesting resilience in the face of adversity. At the same time, results indicate that although the youth are successful academically, they may be vulnerable in other areas. This article examines the participants' responses, comparing them to other studies to understand the factors that affect the academic performance of former foster youth. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Academic Achievement; *Education; *Educational Attainment Level; *Foster Children; College Students

Classification:

Community & Social Services (3373)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)
Female (40)

Age Group:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Tests & Measures:

Self-Administered Questionnaire

Methodology:

Empirical Study; Quantitative Study

Format Availablability:

Electronic; Print

Format Covered:

Print

Publication Type:

Journal; Peer Reviewed Journal

Document Type:

Journal Article

Release Date:

20060221

Accession Number:

2006-01271-003

Number of Citations in Source:

34

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Database:

PsycINFO

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