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Rosalie N Metze1, Tineke A Abma, Rick H Kwekkeboom
1Research Centre for Society and Law, Amsterdam University of Applied Social Sciences, Wibautstraat 5a, 1091 GH, Amsterdam, Netherlands, r.n.metze@hva.nl.
Health Care Analysis : HCA : Journal of Health Philosophy and Policy
|September 3, 2013
Summary
Family Group Conferences (FGCs) empower individuals by enabling them to create their own plans. This process enhances relational autonomy and resilience, fostering self-management and addressing challenges effectively.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are increasingly utilized for problem-solving within social networks.
- FGCs align with demands for client rights, self-management, and a shift towards informal care.
- A theoretical gap exists in understanding the mechanisms through which FGCs operate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a theoretical foundation for FGCs by linking them to the concept of empowerment.
- To investigate whether self-generated plans within FGCs lead to empowerment.
- To explore the process and operationalization of empowerment, particularly on a relational level.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis linking FGC principles with empowerment theory.
- Examination of empowerment operationalization within the FGC context.
- Utilizing concepts of relational autonomy and resilience to define individual and social empowerment.
Main Results:
- FGCs provide a framework where individuals can develop their own plans, fostering a sense of control.
- Empowerment within FGCs is facilitated through enhanced relational autonomy and individual resilience.
- The study clarifies the operationalization of empowerment, addressing both individual and social dimensions.
Conclusions:
- FGCs can be a powerful tool for empowerment, particularly by enabling individuals to create their own solutions.
- Relational autonomy and resilience are key concepts for understanding empowerment within the FGC process.
- Further theoretical development is needed to fully grasp the impact of FGCs on individual and social well-being.
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