Stavovi i iskustva stručnjaka o udomiteljstvu s perspektivom posvojenja

master's thesis

• Title (english): Experts' opinions and experiences about foster care with the perspective of adoption
• Author: Gabrijela Čuljak
• Mentor: Slavica Blažeka Kokorić (mentor)
• Committee member: Slavica Blažeka Kokorić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Maja Laklija (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Gordana Berc (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (In social work); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2022-09-30, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Svakom djetetu trebalo bi biti omogućeno pravo na odrastanje u obitelji. U okolnostima kada to nije moguće u biološkoj obitelji, zadaća je društva osigurati alternativni smještaj za djecu. Dosadašnja istraživanja pokazuju da česti premještaji djece iz jednog u drugi oblik alternativne skrbi, iz jedne u drugu udomiteljsku obitelj, donose razvojne rizike za djecu te dovode do značajnih teškoća u prilagodbi djece. Stoga je potrebno uložiti dodatne napore kako bi se prevenirale takve situacije. U ovom radu prikazani su rezultati kvalitativnog istraživanja provedenog metodom intervjua s 10 stručnjaka koji rade u CZSS na poslovima udomiteljstva i posvojenja. Cilj istraživanja je dobiti uvid u stavove i iskustva stručnjaka o udomiteljstvu s perspektivom posvojenja. Rezultati pokazuju da stručnjaci u ovom aspektu profesionalne prakse prepoznaju brojne prednosti, ali i moguće nedostatke. Kako bi se minimalizirali rizici, potrebno je s posebnom pažnjom pripremiti udomitelje koji izražavaju namjeru postati i posvojitelji na sve specifičnosti i izazove ovakvog oblika skrbi za dijete, napraviti kvalitetnu procjenu, uparivanje i praćenje. Zaključno, prikazane su i preporuke stručnjaka za unapređenje profesionalne prakse u ovom području.

Abstract (english)

Every child should have the right to grow up in a family. In circumstances when this is not possible with the biological family, society has to provide alternative accommodations for children. Previous research shows that frequent transfers of children from one form of alternative care to another, from one foster family to another, bring developmental risks for children and lead to significant difficulties in children's adjustment. Therefore, it is necessary to make additional efforts to prevent such situations. This paper presents the results of qualitative research conducted using the method of interviews with 10 experts who work in CZSS in foster care and adoption. The goal of the research is to gain insight into the experts’ views and experiences in foster care adoption. The results show that experts recognize numerous advantages, but also possible disadvantages in this aspect of professional practice. In order to minimize the risks, it is necessary to prepare foster parents who express their intention to become adoptive parents for all specifics and challenges of this form of childcare, to make a quality assessment, matching and monitoring. Finally, experts presented the recommendations for the improvement of professional practice.

• Keywords: premještaj djece u alternativnoj skrbi; prevencija retraumatizacije djeteta; prednosti i nedostaci posvojenja djeteta od strane udomitelja
• Keywords (english): replacement of children in alternative care; prevention of child re-traumatization; pros and cons of foster care adoption
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:198525
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra socijalnog rada (magistar/magistra socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-11-09 08:28:19