Abstract
Summary This follow-up study evaluates the long-term cognitive and emotional development of 41 foster children with preceding residential transition. Mean age at placement was 7 years, at interview 16 years. Follow-up intervals ranged between 3 and 13 years. Cognitive development was rated as favorable in 80%-85% of the cases. Several children were over-achievers at school given their intelligence test results at the residential stay. Emotional development was rated as unfavorable for 29%-34%. It was positively correlated with younger age at placement and shorter residential stay; there were no correlations with gender, psychotherapy, IQ, number of diagnoses and preceding arrangements out of family. Current behavior problems, described in a questionnaire, were associated with age at placement, length of stay in foster care and parent contacts.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
