The most common theories that were identified throughout the eight (8) articles were systems and ecological. A few articles touch on other theories as well, but these frameworks were not as prevalent.
Systems
The authors of both articles 1 & 2 discussed how frequent moves and lack of support systems as well as poor communication between agencies affect a youth’s ability to acquire adequate housing. The systems theory states that all parts of a system are interconnected and any change in one area will change the entire system (White, Klein & Martin, 2015).
Paul-Ward & Lambdin-Pattavina (2016) point out that learned helplessness negatively affects teens aging out of the system and, further, puts a large financial and health burden on …show more content…
Foster children are frequently moved and lack healthy role models to teach them life skills during this period of their life. The life course theory states that if an individual does not fall in line with society’s sequence or timing of when events should occur then it can adversely affect a person in later life (White, et al., 2015).
The life course theory was also discussed by Geiger & Schelbe (2013) when they claimed that a lack of support for emerging adults is in conflict with the current social norm. This theory proposes that norms are rules created by society that manage human behavior (White, et al., 2015)
In the research conducted by Shpiegel, et al. (2016), studies show that childhood sexual abuse victims are at a higher risk of drug use and delinquency. While the main theory is more related to the systems framework, there is an inconspicuous theory also playing out. Sexual predators are motivated by their own self-interest. The offender holds a majority of the power which gives them control of the situation. This is an example of the conflict …show more content…
Erikson believed in eight (8) stages of development. The fifth stage was called identity vs identity confusion. During this stage, teenagers have little responsibility as well as the luxury of discovering who they are and who they want to be. Youth who successfully maneuver this stage come out of it with a solid sense of who they are. Youth who do not are likely to suffer from identity confusion which causes either withdrawal and isolation or the youth losing their identity in a peer group (Santrock, 2015).
This is important information to consider as a Family Life Educator (FLE). Most teens are able to make the transition to adulthood while under the security of parents and community. Young adults in foster care will most certainly struggle in this area and be at risk for identity confusion. FLEs should also be mindful to take into consideration the developmental stages of all individuals in a youth’s family or support system as their growth, or lack thereof, will influence the entire system (Bredehoft & Walcheski, 2009).
Systems
The authors of both articles 1 & 2 discussed how frequent moves and lack of support systems as well as poor communication between agencies affect a youth’s ability to acquire adequate housing. The systems theory states that all parts of a system are interconnected and any change in one area will change the entire system (White, Klein & Martin, 2015).
Paul-Ward & Lambdin-Pattavina (2016) point out that learned helplessness negatively affects teens aging out of the system and, further, puts a large financial and health burden on …show more content…
Foster children are frequently moved and lack healthy role models to teach them life skills during this period of their life. The life course theory states that if an individual does not fall in line with society’s sequence or timing of when events should occur then it can adversely affect a person in later life (White, et al., 2015).
The life course theory was also discussed by Geiger & Schelbe (2013) when they claimed that a lack of support for emerging adults is in conflict with the current social norm. This theory proposes that norms are rules created by society that manage human behavior (White, et al., 2015)
In the research conducted by Shpiegel, et al. (2016), studies show that childhood sexual abuse victims are at a higher risk of drug use and delinquency. While the main theory is more related to the systems framework, there is an inconspicuous theory also playing out. Sexual predators are motivated by their own self-interest. The offender holds a majority of the power which gives them control of the situation. This is an example of the conflict …show more content…
Erikson believed in eight (8) stages of development. The fifth stage was called identity vs identity confusion. During this stage, teenagers have little responsibility as well as the luxury of discovering who they are and who they want to be. Youth who successfully maneuver this stage come out of it with a solid sense of who they are. Youth who do not are likely to suffer from identity confusion which causes either withdrawal and isolation or the youth losing their identity in a peer group (Santrock, 2015).
This is important information to consider as a Family Life Educator (FLE). Most teens are able to make the transition to adulthood while under the security of parents and community. Young adults in foster care will most certainly struggle in this area and be at risk for identity confusion. FLEs should also be mindful to take into consideration the developmental stages of all individuals in a youth’s family or support system as their growth, or lack thereof, will influence the entire system (Bredehoft & Walcheski, 2009).