The aim of this study is to explore and analyze the employee's experiences of using low arousal approach as a method in residential care homes. It is also done to better understand the employee's experiences, challenges and successes by using low arousal approach as a method with young people who show challenging behavior due to situations that makes them lose control over their behavior. The method used to answer the chosen questions is a qualitative method in the form of semi-structured interviews. This specific method was chosen because it allows for an in-depth exploration of our chosen topic. To answer the chosen questions, we have interviewed 6 employee's from one residential care home. These interviews provided a deeper understanding of their experiences with using the method and the advantages and disadvantages of applying it as a behavior management method. Their experiences with the method indicate that it is helpful when a child or young person with behavioral problems exhibits challenging behavior, as it helps to prevent the situation from escalating. Based on the interviews, we were able to conclude that there are more advantages than disadvantages. The method leads to strong relationships, greater understanding and positive behavioral change. The disadvantages include that over time, employee's may forget how to act in problem creating situations. The focus over time may shift more towards creating a calm working environment rather than helping the children or young people with behavioral problems who need assistance. In conclusion, with the help of the 6 semi structured interviews, the study was able to gain deeper insight into the employee's experiences, situations and the advantages and disadvantages of using the method while working with behavioral problems in residential care homes for children and young people.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-68913 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Fatima, Mousa, Erolinda, Xhemajli |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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