Satisfaction with counseling among black males in transition from the foster care system

Using the Multidimensional Adolescent Satisfaction Scale (Garland, Saltzman, & Aarons, 2000), satisfaction with counseling and associated variables were examined among Black males ( n = 47) transitioning from the foster care system. Potential associated variables assessed were foster care custod...

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Published in:Children and youth services review 2009, Vol.31 (1), p.161-168
Main Authors: Scott, Lionel D., Munson, Michelle R., White, Tony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Attitudes
Attitudes toward mental health services
Black males
Black males Foster care Client satisfaction Counseling Attitudes toward mental health services
Client satisfaction
Counseling
Counselling
Foster care
Males
Men
Mental Health Services
Positive thought
Satisfaction
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Summary:Using the Multidimensional Adolescent Satisfaction Scale (Garland, Saltzman, & Aarons, 2000), satisfaction with counseling and associated variables were examined among Black males ( n = 47) transitioning from the foster care system. Potential associated variables assessed were foster care custody status, counseling status, diagnosis of major depression and disruptive behavior disorder based DSM-IV criteria, history of placement in congregate care settings, attitudes toward mental health services, stigma beliefs, and masculine norms. Results from simultaneous multiple regression analysis showed that attitudes toward mental health services contributed significantly to satisfaction with counseling. Specifically, Black males who expressed more positive attitudes toward mental health services in terms of confidence in mental health professionals and the therapeutic process reported greater satisfaction. Implications and future research directions are discussed.
ISSN:0190-7409
1873-7765
DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2008.07.008