Children often need to be placed in substitute care as the result of inadequate
carers / parents who abuse and mistreat them. Children in substitute care find it
very difficult to adapt to mo re positive circumstances and therefore display
difficult behaviour. T he substitute carers therefore experience difficulty in
handling these children, which often results in the children needing to be placed
again.
It seems as if the way in which a child attaches to the primary caregiver in their
early years can determine how this child will function later in life. T he secure
attachment process is the foundation on which further positive relationships with
other people and with the child him/herself are built. There are clear similarities
between behavioural and emotional problems and early mother separation. It
appears that there is a lack of knowledge and understanding regarding the origin
of these problems as well as with regard to correct approaches to such problems.
The substitute carers need to be supported in order to understand t he children,
and therefore it is neccessary to suppor the carers in ways to build attachments
between the carer and child.
Goals:
The primary aim of this study is to determine what kind of knowledge and
equipment the substitute carers need in order to provide in the necessary
attachment needs of the children in their care.
Method:
Research was conducted by means of the qualitative method. Information was
gathered through the semi-structured interview method, questionnaires were sent
to carers, and observations were made during the intervening period. An
independent professional person was used to perform t he assessments and to
verify the results of the assessment and research. Triangulation of the research
was done.
Results:
Results of the research were as follows:
Although the research follows a qualitative approach, hypotheses are formulated
which can be used for further dissectation regarding the provision in attachment
needs of middle childhood phase children who are in substitute care / Thesis (M.A. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2009.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/3980 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Combrink, Anna Gertbreg |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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