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Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research 3/2012

01-07-2012

Applying Social and Cultural Capital Frameworks: Understanding Employment Perspectives of Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions

Authors: Vanessa Vorhies, MSSW, Kristin E. Davis, PhD, Rochelle L. Frounfelker, MPH, MSSW, Susan M. Kaiser, MPH

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

Vulnerable transition age youth, such as those in foster care and with serious mental health conditions, are at increased risk for lower rates of employment. Social capital is empirically linked to employment in the general population, yet little is known about the role of social capital in employment for at-risk transition age youth. Focus groups were conducted with young people with serious mental health conditions and their vocational specialists. Discussions reveal that both social and cultural capital influence employment processes. Those with employment experience value the motivation to work provided through others compared to those with no employment experience. Consistently employed describe strong working relationships with vocational specialists and possession of self-awareness, professionalism, and work-place knowledge as critical for employment success, while inconsistently employed describe worries about controlling emotions or behaviors on the job. Building social and cultural capital are explored as potential service provider goals.
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Metadata
Title
Applying Social and Cultural Capital Frameworks: Understanding Employment Perspectives of Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions
Authors
Vanessa Vorhies, MSSW
Kristin E. Davis, PhD
Rochelle L. Frounfelker, MPH, MSSW
Susan M. Kaiser, MPH
Publication date
01-07-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-012-9274-2

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