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A Course-Based Qualitative Exploration of the Adaptive Capacities of Child and Youth Care Students Transitioning from First- to Second-Year Field Practicum

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Child and youth care students (CYC) perceive the transition from first- to second-year practicum as stressful and challenging and occasionally view themselves as not ready. Located within the constructivist–interpretive research paradigm, the aim of this qualitative course-based study was to gain greater insight into the transition process of CYC students from first- to second-year practicums with a focus on their adaptive capacities. A triangulation data collection method was used, comprised of conversational style, semi-structured interviews, a focus group, and art-based activity. Three main themes were extracted from the data analysis: (a) leaning into uncertainty, (b) being real, and (c) tapping into support systems.

A Course-Based Qualitative Exploration into the Views of CYC Students on the Use of Harm Reduction Strategies for High-Risk Youth

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The purpose of this course-based research study was to examine child and youth care (CYC) students’ attitudes toward of the use of harm-reduction programs and services for high-risk youth. In this qualitative interpretive inquiry, an open-ended, scenario-based questionnaire was used to collect data via email. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy was applied to recruit 16 CYC student participants. The thematic analysis method defined by Braun and Clarke (2006) was used to identify three main themes: a) a safe place free of physical and emotional harm, b) relationships really matter, and c) support versus control is the CYC way.