Empirical Studies on Foster Care: Review and Assessment

Authors

Susan Horan, State University of New York, Buffalo
Gay Kang, State University of New York, Buffalo
Murray Levine, State University of New York, Buffalo
Caroline Duax, State University of New York, Buffalo
Barbara Luntz, State University of New York, Buffalo
Carolyn Tasa, State University of New York, Buffalo

Abstract

This is a selected review and critique of twenty articles which investigate psychosocial characteristics of children in foster care. Each article represents an effort to describe the foster care population and/or to test hypotheses about issues in foster care. Articles were selected within the time frame of 1974 to 1989. Data are presented in summary tabular form. Discussion focuses upon behavioral characteristics and emotional/health problems of the children. A general methodological critique of research is provided. Policy recommendations incorporate those variables/factors most frequently studied and suggest direction for further research.

Recommended Citation

Horan, Susan; Kang, Gay; Levine, Murray; Duax, Caroline; Luntz, Barbara; and Tasa, Carolyn (1993) "Empirical Studies on Foster Care: Review and Assessment," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 20: Iss. 1, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2061
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol20/iss1/9