핵심 개념
Users who cross the boundaries between foster care and abuse survivor online communities focus on sharing and discussing trauma experiences specific to different roles in the foster care system.
초록
The study analyzes 10 years of Reddit data from foster care and abuse survivor communities to understand the discourse at the intersection of these two communities.
Key findings:
- Boundary-crossing users discuss bureaucratic challenges faced by different actors in the foster care system, including child welfare workers experiencing secondary trauma and the complex process of reporting abuse and reuniting with birth parents.
- Abuse-to-foster care boundary crossing users discuss expectations for foster parents, including setting boundaries, managing behavioral challenges, and addressing trauma-related issues like food insecurity and technology use. They also highlight the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ and BIPOC foster children.
- Foster-to-abuse boundary crossing users share narratives of childhood trauma, including sexual abuse by parents and relatives, as well as the physical and medical effects of abuse. They also discuss nuanced perspectives on drug use as a coping mechanism.
- Boundary-crossing users contribute heavily to both communities, have longer tenure on the platform, and receive higher engagement compared to matching users who discuss similar topics.
통계
"Every year, the U.S. child protection system (CPS) receives reports on over 7 million children for suspected abuse and neglect."
"On any given day, over 400,000 children are in foster care, many of whom have experienced previous abuse or neglect."
"Roughly 6% of U.S. children will experience foster care before their 18th birthday."
인용구
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