Citation

Voith LA, Blakey JM. J. Child Adolesc. Trauma 2018; 11(3): 257-268.

Affiliation

2Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s40653-016-0116-x

PMID

32318155

PMCID

PMC7163886

Abstract

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.

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Language: en

Keywords

Cross-cultural; Girls; Qualitative methodology; Trauma; Treatment; Violence