Qualitative studies of the lived experiences of being in foster care: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the existing qualitative research concerning the lived experiences of children and young people currently in foster care.

Introduction

Lived experience of foster care is an area of limited research. Studies tend to focus on foster caregiver retention rates, education performance outcomes, evaluations and policy development. Although these studies are important, they provide little insight into the everyday lives of those currently in foster care, which is likely to influence these previous areas of research.

Methods and analysis

The scoping review will be guided by Arksey and O'Malley's approach to scoping studies. A systematic database search of PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO will be conducted followed by a systematic

SUBMITTER: Hayes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9980361 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature