Project Title
Gender Differences in Like Skills Among Foster Children
Disciplines
Developmental Psychology | Health Psychology | Social Work
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Previous research has found that youth who "age out" of foster care are at risk for a range of negative outcomes. The current project examines gender differences in life skills among older foster youth in order to identify potential avenues for intervention.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS - Psychological Science
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Christopher T. Allen, Ph.D.
COinS
Gender Differences in Like Skills Among Foster Children
Previous research has found that youth who "age out" of foster care are at risk for a range of negative outcomes. The current project examines gender differences in life skills among older foster youth in order to identify potential avenues for intervention.