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Fostering Recognition in Residential Care in Australia: Love, Rights, and Solidarity
Southern Cross University
10/2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25918/preprint.521
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Abstract
This study explores the role of relationships in therapeutic residential care (TRC) for young people in Australia, applying Honneth's Recognition Theory and Social Capital Theory. Through in-depth interviews with 38 young participants, the research identified key relational practices that promote safety, wellbeing, and self-worth. Young people valued workers who built trust, engaged with their families, and respected their autonomy. The paper utilises Recognition Theory to understand these findings and advocates for intentional, relationship-based practices that encourage young people to form meaningful connections within and outside of care, contributing to improved outcomes in residential care settings.
Details
- Title
- Fostering Recognition in Residential Care in Australia: Love, Rights, and Solidarity
- Creators
- Timothy Moore (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityLynne McPherson (Chief Investigator) - Southern Cross University, Social WorkAntonia Canosa (Author) - Southern Cross University, Centre for Children and Young PeopleRobbie Gilligan (Author) - Trinity College DublinKathomi Gatwiri (Author) - Southern Cross University, Social WorkKylie Day (Author) - Southern Cross University, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian PeoplesJanise Mitchell (Author) - Australian Childhood FoundationAnne Graham AO (Author) - Southern Cross University, Faculty of HealthDonnah L Anderson - Charles Sturt University
- Publisher
- Southern Cross University
- Identifiers
- 991013316428702368
- Academic Unit
- Centre for Children and Young People
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Preprint