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Title: HOW CHILD AND YOUTH-CARE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND COMMUNICATE
THE MEANING OF RELATIONAL-CENTERED PRACTICE: AN EXPLORATORY,
QUALITATIVE COURSE-BASED INQUIRY |
Authors: Angela Schroeder
, Glynnis Dugan
, Kendal Fetter
, Toya Richards and Gerard Bellefeuille, Canada
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Abstract: This course-based research study explored how child and youth-care (CYC) students understand
and communicate the meaning of relational-centered CYC practice. Methodological triangulation
was employed, with three concurrent data-collection methods. Participants were given the choice
to complete an online survey via email, participate in a Zoom video interview, or participate in a
face-to-face focus group. While all three options involved the same set of open-ended questions,
the focus group included the added feature of a word-cloud activity and an arts-based “gingerbread
man” activity. Thematic analysis resulted in the identification of four main themes: (a) creative
artistry, (b) growth through connection, and (c) intentional presence. |
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