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Título: The Transition to Adulthood from the Perspective of Former Foster Youth: A Socio-Educational Approach
Autores/as: Alemán Ramos, Pedro Francisco 
Morales Almeida, Paula 
Brito Sánchez, Miriam
Clasificación UNESCO: 6307 Cambio y desarrollo social
6102 Psicología del niño y del adolescente
Palabras clave: Transition to adulthood
Child protection system
Social education
Social representations
Foster care, et al.
Fecha de publicación: 2024
Publicación seriada: Societies 
Resumen: Background: The transition to adulthood is especially critical for young people who have been in the child protection system, as they face significant challenges in areas such as education, mental health, employment, and economics. Methods: This qualitative study examines the perceptions of 20 young adults from Spain who have exited the child protection system regarding their transition to adulthood. Structured interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed using IRAMuTeQ software to identify thematic patterns. Results: The young adults reported inadequate preparation and a need for ongoing support, and they faced challenges in areas such as housing, employment, financial education, and mental health. They emphasized the importance of social and emotional support networks for successful adaptation. The results reveal a deficit in training programs and structural support, suggesting the need for a review of existing Spanish policies. Conclusions: Social educators play a crucial role in facilitating the transition to adulthood for young people who have been in protective systems in Spain, providing emotional support and resources to aid in their integration and autonomy. Effective coordination between institutional actors and Spanish society is vital to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10553/132849
ISSN: 2075-4698
DOI: 10.3390/soc14080147
Fuente: Societies [0275-4698], 14(8), 147
Colección:Artículos
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