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14-07-2021 | Original Paper

A Cluster Analysis of Peer Support Training Needs for Foster Parents

Auteurs: Jason Brown, Aamena Kapasi, Vanessa Eyre, Samantha Weindels

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 11/2021

Abstract

Peer volunteers provide valuable support to foster parents. However, there has been limited research on what they consider to be valuable preparation for the role. In the present study, they were asked: “What is essential training for peer support volunteers to receive before starting?”. Fifteen participants grouped 41 different responses that were analyzed using multidimensional scaling and cluster analyses. The resulting concepts included: (a) self-care, (b) effective use of self, (c) policies and procedures, (d) finding information and (e) how to address common challenges.

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Titel: A Cluster Analysis of Peer Support Training Needs for Foster Parents
Auteurs: Jason Brown
Aamena Kapasi
Vanessa Eyre
Samantha Weindels
Publicatiedatum: 14-07-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 11/2021
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02038-7

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