Henderson_et_al_Effects_of_Social_Service_Contact_on_Teenagers_Final_Accepted_RSWP_2014.pdf (390.12 kB)
The effects of social service contact on teenagers in England
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posted on 2023-06-08, 20:06 authored by Morag Henderson, Jonathan Scourfield, Sin Yi Cheung, Elaine SharlandElaine Sharland, Luke SloanObjective: This study investigated outcomes of social service contact during teenage years. Method: Secondary analysis was conducted of the Longitudinal Survey of Young People in England (N = 15,770), using data on reported contact with social services resulting from teenagers’ behavior. Outcomes considered were educational achievement and aspiration, mental health, and locus of control. Inverse-probability-weighted regression adjustment was used to estimate the effect of social service contact. Results: There was no significant difference between those who received social service contact and those who did not for mental health outcome or aspiration to apply to university. Those with contact had lower odds of achieving good exam results or of being confident in university acceptance if sought. Results for locus of control were mixed. Conclusions: Attention is needed to the role of social services in supporting the education of young people in difficulty. Further research is needed on the outcomes of social services contact.
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- Published
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- Accepted version
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Research on Social Work PracticeISSN
1049-7315Publisher
SAGE PublicationsExternal DOI
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4Volume
26Page range
386-398Department affiliated with
- Social Work and Social Care Publications
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- Yes
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- Yes
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2015-03-03First Open Access (FOA) Date
2015-03-03First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2015-03-03Usage metrics
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