TY - JOUR
T1 - Restoring and Empowering Traumatized Girls in a Philippines-Based Independent Living Program
T2 - An Exploratory Study
AU - Voith, Laura A.
AU - Blakey, Joan Marie
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016, Springer International Publishing.
PY - 2018/9/1
Y1 - 2018/9/1
N2 - Researchers have examined knowledge and skillsets that enhance successful transitions into independent living for at-risk youth residing in independent living programs; however, few studies examine programs outside of the United States. Employing focus groups and participant-observation, this exploratory study examined areas of personal development, knowledge, and skills that former graduates, staff, and administrators of a Philippines-based independent living program believed essential for the success of young women with traumatic histories. Thematic analysis revealed three themes: (1) Psycho-Emotional-Spiritual Well-Being, (2) Cultivating a Fighting Spirit, and (3) Financial Stability. Distinct from much of the literature, spiritual development, a mechanism of Psycho-Emotional-Spiritual Wellbeing, and Cultivating a Fighting Spirit, a form of empowerment, emerged as important areas of development. The focal program emphasized personal development and restoration for the survival and success of young Filipina women in their agency.
AB - Researchers have examined knowledge and skillsets that enhance successful transitions into independent living for at-risk youth residing in independent living programs; however, few studies examine programs outside of the United States. Employing focus groups and participant-observation, this exploratory study examined areas of personal development, knowledge, and skills that former graduates, staff, and administrators of a Philippines-based independent living program believed essential for the success of young women with traumatic histories. Thematic analysis revealed three themes: (1) Psycho-Emotional-Spiritual Well-Being, (2) Cultivating a Fighting Spirit, and (3) Financial Stability. Distinct from much of the literature, spiritual development, a mechanism of Psycho-Emotional-Spiritual Wellbeing, and Cultivating a Fighting Spirit, a form of empowerment, emerged as important areas of development. The focal program emphasized personal development and restoration for the survival and success of young Filipina women in their agency.
KW - Cross-cultural
KW - Girls
KW - Qualitative methodology
KW - Trauma
KW - Treatment
KW - Violence
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U2 - 10.1007/s40653-016-0116-x
DO - 10.1007/s40653-016-0116-x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85052751367
SN - 1936-1521
VL - 11
SP - 257
EP - 268
JO - Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
JF - Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
IS - 3
ER -
