Variables associated with repetitive runaway behavior

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dc.contributor.advisorKufeldt, Kathleen
dc.contributor.authorJones, Patricia
dc.coverage.spatial2000001499en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-27T23:27:13Z
dc.date.available2005-07-27T23:27:13Z
dc.date.issued1991
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 110-115.en
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to determine if there were significant differences between first time and repetitive runaway residents at Avenue 15, a runaway shelter in Calgary, AB. The goal was that if one could differentiate those variables that might predict the repetitive runner, services could be targeted to direct these young people from dangers on the street. An extensive literature review is presented, data is analyzed and practical and research recommendations are outlined. Major findings are that repetitive runners differ from first time runners in regards to: length of run, involvement in illegal activities and reported experiences of sexual abuse, physical abuse and fighting with siblings. In addition, frequent repeaters most often reported not seeing their family for more than a month and were more likely to be under government care. Implications for service and practice are that frequent and firsttime runners have separate and distinct treatment requirements. This writer proposes that interventions must be viewed from an ecological perspective; community and natural support systems must be utilized; therapists must be willing to meet concrete survival needs of clients; multiple interventions are essential; there must be an acceptance that not all young people return home and thus, transitional housing and permanent placements must be provided where "permanency" is emphasized and awareness, flexibility, and openness are needed to provide young people with as many choices as possible. Further research should strive for agreement on the definition of runaway behavior; participation by professionals in related fields; use of control groups; and, additional analysis of data through school records, agency records, and police files.en
dc.format.extentx, 129 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationJones, P. (1991). Variables associated with repetitive runaway behavior (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13214en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/13214
dc.identifier.isbn0315669489en
dc.identifier.lccHV 1441 A52 C356 1991en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/24361
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultySocial Work
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccHV 1441 A52 C356 1991en
dc.subject.lcshRunaway teenagers - Alberta - Calgary - Social conditions
dc.titleVariables associated with repetitive runaway behavior
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Social Work (MSW)
ucalgary.item.requestcopytrue
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 784 520541508
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ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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