Understanding social network disruption: The case of youth in foster care

Perry, Brea L.

doi:10.1525/sp.2006.53.3.371

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Understanding social network disruption: The case of youth in foster care

Perry, Brea L.·2006·Social Problems

DOI 10.1525/sp.2006.53.3.371

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Relatively little existing research has examined variation in psychological distress outcomes for individuals who suddenly lose access to multiple established network ties. Adolescents placed in foster care provide a unique opportunity to examine the effects of different levels of network disruption. Some types of foster care placement provide stability and continuity while others are characterized by persistent network turnover. Using data from telephone surveys with adolescents in foster care in a midwestern state, the author compares the primary relationships of youth in foster care and in the general population, and explores relationships between psychological distress, levels of network disruption, strength of ties within three domains (the biological family, foster care, and peer networks), and other network variables. The author finds that variations in psychological distress following network disruption may be explained, in part, by the structure and strength of the resulting network. Also, increasing levels of network disruption weaken networks and ongoing or repeated instances of disruption may be particularly problematic. Strong and supportive ties with new network members may replace weak or absent ties within old network domains as a protective factor for psychological outcomes. The author advocates grounding social problems research in a solid, theoretical foundation.

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Authors: Perry, B. L.
Affiliations: Indiana University (US)
Corresponding author: Perry, Brea L.
ORCID: Perry, Brea L.
Venue: Social Problems
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 2006-08
Volume: 53
Issue: 3
Pages: 371-391
ISSN: 0037-7791 (ISSN-L)
1533-8533
DOI: 10.1525/sp.2006.53.3.371
OpenAlex: W1997461165
Cited by: 296
References: 69
Citations by year: 2026: 3 · 2025: 28 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 30 · 2021: 58 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 20 · 2016: 23 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 15 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 10
FWCI: 10.86
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Social Problems (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Homelessness and Social Issues
Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
Keywords: foster care, adolescents, psychological distress, network ties, tie strength, biological family, peer networks, protective factors

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