Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Faculty/School
Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work
First Advisor
Anne Westhues
Advisor Role
Thesis Supervisor
Abstract
This is a quantitative study that describes the profile of adolescents in independent living in Halton Region by their occupational status. Occupational status is a variable that ranges along a continuum, from adolescents who are in school fulltime & working part-time, in school fulltime, working fulltime, in school part-time & working part-time, in school part-time, working part-time, and not in school or working. Information for adolescent profiles was obtained from case files, as well as from the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale which was completed by adolescents’ social workers. It is expected that these profiles will assist social workers in identifying potential predictors of adolescent occupational status in independent living. Hence, areas requiring further skill development, prior to an adolescent leaving care, were identified. Implications for agency planning were discussed.
Recommended Citation
Amoroso, Marissa Dionne, "Level of adaptive behaviour according to the occupational status of foster adolescents in independent living" (1997). Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive). 153.
https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/153
Convocation Year
1997
Convocation Season
Fall