離院青年自立生活之優勢經驗：社會工作者的觀點

Exploring Young People's Strengths of Independent Living Experiences after Leaving Out-of-Home Care: The Viewpoint of Social Workers

本研究嘗試透過優勢觀點的視角，觀看離院青年如何突破逆境、穩定的在社區自立生活，立意選取11位從事離院照顧的社會工作者進行焦點團體訪談，結果顯示受訪者在輔導自立生活的離院青年中，發現個人與其身處的環境中蘊含著許多的內在與外在優勢，包括：目標追尋、自我效能、自立能力、安置經驗、社會支持與環境資源。最後，研究建議：一、建立優勢觀點的自立轉銜實務；二、強化離院個案的自我效能與自立能力；三、重視安置照顧經驗與離院準備服務；四、連結社會支持網絡與環境資源；五、落實離院自立生活協助方案。

The purpose of this study was to explore the strengths of young people who have successful independent living using a strengths perspective. The focus group method was conducted to collect data from 11 social workers. The results revealed the internal and external strengths, including: life goals, self-efficacy, independent living capacity, care experience, social support and resources. Finally, recommendations were given to future practices, including: (1) build strengths-based leaving care practice; (2) strengthen client's self-efficacy and independent living capacity; (3) improve out-of-home care experience and leaving preparation; (4) connect social network and resources; (5) enforce independent living programs.