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50 Years of ERIC
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Observations of Group Care Worker-Child Interaction in Residential Youth Care: Pedagogical Interventions and Child Behavior
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Bastiaanssen, Inge L. W.; Delsing, Marc J. M. H.; Geijsen, Luuk; Kroes, Gert; Veerman, Jan W.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2014
Background: The work of group care workers in residential youth care is often described as professional parenting. Pedagogical interventions of group care workers influence the quality of care for looked-after children. Objective: The aim of the current study was to observe the pedagogical interventions of group care workers within residential…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Caregivers, Intervention, Caregiver Role
The Berkeley Puppet Interview: A Screening Instrument for Measuring Psychopathology in Young Children
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Stone, Lisanne L.; van Daal, Carlijn; van der Maten, Marloes; Engels, Rutger C. M. E.; Janssens, Jan M. A. M.; Otten, Roy – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2014
Background: While child self-reports of psychopathology are increasingly accepted, little standardized instruments are utilized for these practices. The Berkeley Puppet Interview (BPI) is an age-appropriate instrument for self-reports of problem behavior by young children. Objective: Psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the BPI will be…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychopathology, Puppetry, Interviews
The Reliability and Validity of the Dominic Interactive: A Computerized Child Report Instrument for Mental Health Problems
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Kuijpers, Rowella C. W. M.; Otten, Roy; Krol, Nicole P. C. M.; Vermulst, Ad A.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2013
Background: Children and youths' self-report of mental health problems is considered essential but complicated. Objective: This study examines the psychometric properties of the Dominic Interactive, a computerized DSM-IV based self-report questionnaire and explores informant correspondence. Methods: The Dominic Interactive was administered to 214…
Descriptors: Special Education, Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders, Depression (Psychology)
The Associations between Structural Treatment Characteristics and Post-Treatment Functioning in Compulsory Residential Youth Care
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Nijhof, Karin S.; Vermulst, Ad A.; Veerman, Jan W.; van Dam, Coleta; Engels, Rutger C. M. E.; Scholte, Ron H. J. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2012
Background: In 2005 a new compulsory residential treatment program was developed for adolescents in need for protection against themselves or their environment. Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the association of structural treatment characteristics of this new residential treatment program (i.e., duration of treatment,…
Descriptors: Females, Outcomes of Treatment, Drinking, Risk
Measuring Group Care Worker Interventions in Residential Youth Care
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Bastiaanssen, Inge L. W.; Kroes, Gert; Nijhof, Karin S.; Delsing, Marc J. M. H.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E.; Veerman, Jan Willem – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2012
Background: By interacting with children, group care workers shape daily living environments to influence treatment. Current literature provides little knowledge about the content of youth residential care. Objective: In this study, a questionnaire called the Group care worker Intervention Checklist was developed. Method: Group care workers…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Youth, Intervention, Group Counseling