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Balansen mellan relationer och regelverk: En kvalitativ intervjustudie om personalens syn på att möta HVB-placerade ungdomars behov

El-Zaben, Houda LU and Holmström Andersson, Cornelia LU (2024) SOPB63 20232
School of Social Work
Abstract
Professionals working at youth homes have numerous responsibilities in supporting the development of the youths in care. However, professionals face expectations from society, their employer, and the youth themselves, all of which can come in conflict with the law and the regulations of the youth home. Balancing the expectations with the regulations can be challenging for professionals working at youth homes. This study focuses on how professionals at youth homes perceive their freedom of action and how the regulations and expectations can benefit and restrict them in their role. Interviews were conducted with six professionals from three different youth homes in Sweden. The findings of this study suggest that navigating a regulated scope... (More)
Professionals working at youth homes have numerous responsibilities in supporting the development of the youths in care. However, professionals face expectations from society, their employer, and the youth themselves, all of which can come in conflict with the law and the regulations of the youth home. Balancing the expectations with the regulations can be challenging for professionals working at youth homes. This study focuses on how professionals at youth homes perceive their freedom of action and how the regulations and expectations can benefit and restrict them in their role. Interviews were conducted with six professionals from three different youth homes in Sweden. The findings of this study suggest that navigating a regulated scope of action can present challenges. Still, if the professionals have a clear understanding of the needs of the youth it can be to their advantage whilst working with them towards a beneficial development. Building relationships with the youths whilst maintaining a role as a safe adult with boundaries is crucial for professionals working in this field, however, they still face difficulties due to the regulations. (Less)
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author
El-Zaben, Houda LU and Holmström Andersson, Cornelia LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOPB63 20232
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
professionals in youth home, regulated room of action, social work with young people, expectations on professionals in youth work
language
Swedish
id
9149721
date added to LUP
2024-03-13 18:46:20
date last changed
2024-03-13 18:46:20
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  abstract     = {{Professionals working at youth homes have numerous responsibilities in supporting the development of the youths in care. However, professionals face expectations from society, their employer, and the youth themselves, all of which can come in conflict with the law and the regulations of the youth home. Balancing the expectations with the regulations can be challenging for professionals working at youth homes. This study focuses on how professionals at youth homes perceive their freedom of action and how the regulations and expectations can benefit and restrict them in their role. Interviews were conducted with six professionals from three different youth homes in Sweden. The findings of this study suggest that navigating a regulated scope of action can present challenges. Still, if the professionals have a clear understanding of the needs of the youth it can be to their advantage whilst working with them towards a beneficial development. Building relationships with the youths whilst maintaining a role as a safe adult with boundaries is crucial for professionals working in this field, however, they still face difficulties due to the regulations.}},
  author       = {{El-Zaben, Houda and Holmström Andersson, Cornelia}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Balansen mellan relationer och regelverk: En kvalitativ intervjustudie om personalens syn på att möta HVB-placerade ungdomars behov}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}