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Pauline Simon1, Anne Plantade-Gipch2, Alain Blanchet1
1Vulnerability, Capability, Rehabilitation team (VCR), Ecole de Psychologues Praticiens of the Institut Catholique de Paris, France; Psychopathology and Change Processes (LPPC, EA 2027), University Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis, France.
Child Abuse & Neglect
|November 28, 2022
Summary
Foster children exhibit distraction and avoidance behaviors with parents, but engage more normatively with foster carers. Structured interactions significantly improve adult-child collaboration by mitigating these behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Research on foster children often focuses on symptoms, neglecting caregiver interactions.
- Few studies examine the interplay between maltreated children in foster care and their caregivers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Emotion Regulation Strategies (ERS) of children in foster care.
- To identify common ERS in family and placement settings.
- To analyze parental and foster carer ERS for co-regulatory processes.
Main Methods:
- In-depth analysis of 45-minute free play and 15-minute structured task observations via video.
- Three data collection points over 6 months (t1, t2, t3).
- Microanalytical coding of children's and adults' ERS from transcribed observations.
Main Results:
- Foster children displayed more distraction and pathological avoidance (e.g., self-stimulation) with parents.
- Children showed more normative interactions with foster carers.
- Distraction behaviors significantly decreased during structured tasks.
Conclusions:
- Distraction is prevalent in foster children's interactions with caregivers.
- Structured interactions offer a beneficial framework, reducing avoidance and enhancing collaboration.
- Understanding ERS is key to improving foster care dynamics.
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