Abstract
The purpose of the study is to answer the following: “How have experiences in the foster system constructed former foster youth identities?” And “How have these identities played a role in their relational lives?” In order to conduct this study, I used the narrative research method by asking participants to recount their stories. By utilizing the identity negotiation theory and the concept of identity gaps I was able to analyze the experiences of former foster care youth and discover how their identities impact their relationships.
Advisor
Tian, Zhenyu
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Testamark, Elizabeth J., "Identity Construction In Former Foster Care Children" (2022). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 9991.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/9991
Disciplines
Communication | Interpersonal and Small Group Communication | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
Identity, Foster Care, Former Foster Care Youth, Identity Construction, Identity Negotiation
Publication Date
2022
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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