Prethodno priopćenje
https://doi.org/10.3935/ljsr.v24i3.134.
THE CHALLENGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR YOUTH FROM ALTERNATIVE CARE IN CROATIA
Branka Sladović Franz
; Studijski centar socijalnog rada, Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Vanja Branica
orcid.org/0000-0001-5184-6645
; Studijski centar socijalnog rada Pravnog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Kristina Urbanc
; Studijski centar socijalnog rada Pravnog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Based on the perception of higher education system as a public good and the importance of the social aspect of education, this paper focuses on children from care, for whom mere participation in the education process, and especially in higher education, is a significant factor of social inclusion. The paper presents the results of research carried out as part of “The challenges of pursuing studies and providing support to students brought up in public care”, a research project financed by the University of Zagreb. The aim of qualitative research carried out on 23 students with in-care experience was to describe the particularities and experience of their student life. Five focus groups were held in five university cities: Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Osijek and Pula. The collected data was processed and grouped according to the analysis of the (thematic) framework in the following themes: motives for enrolment, characteristics of studying, perception of self and other peers, facilitating factors in the studying process and social network. The results of this research indicate the need to provide targeted, systematic support in order for this group to improve and realize their potential and more easily overcome the unfavourable circumstances that have characterised their educational path. Hence, it is important to plan cooperation between the social care system and education system on all levels.
Ključne riječi
child protection; alternative care; youth leaving care; higher education
Hrčak ID:
196197
URI
Datum izdavanja:
5.3.2018.
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