Date of Award
Spring 2011
Project Type
Thesis
Program or Major
Family Studies
Degree Name
Master of Science
First Advisor
Malcolm Smith
Abstract
This study explores the attachment experience of foster parents. The researcher used a qualitative research framework to explore what 10 foster parents experienced in regards to attachment with their foster children. Based on the data and content analysis, a foster parent ecology emerged showing that the foster parent/child attachment relationship is affected by doctors, therapists, social workers, case workers, other foster parents, and the biological parents. The temporary nature of foster care and the goal of reunification of child to biological parent also affected the attachment relationship between foster parent and foster child.
Recommended Citation
Cohen, Taylor, "The foster parent experience of attachment" (2011). Master's Theses and Capstones. 627.
https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/627