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A Qualitative Course-Based Exploration of the Spiritual Character of Child and Youth Care Practitioners

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  • Andrea Wan

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Ashlyn Ganske

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Brian Kucherepa

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Deanna Seville

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Mianna Spornitz

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Mekdes Gebre

    (BCYC, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

  • Gerard Bellefeuille

    (Professor, Dept. Child and Youth Care, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative course-based study that explored how child and youth care (CYC) students draw on their spirituality in forming connections with children and youth. A nonprobability purposive sampling strategy was used to recruit CYC student participants in their second, third, and fourth years of study. Due to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic, data were collected using an online questionnaire and Zoom video conferencing focus groups. An inductive data analysis revealed three dominant themes: a) being respectful of the spiritual practices and beliefs of others; b) maintaining a sense of hope, meaning, and purpose as an important aspect of mental health; and c) creating, negotiating, and transcending boundaries without sacrificing one’s spiritual identity.

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  • Andrea Wan & Ashlyn Ganske & Brian Kucherepa & Deanna Seville & Mianna Spornitz & Mekdes Gebre & Gerard Bellefeuille, 2021. "A Qualitative Course-Based Exploration of the Spiritual Character of Child and Youth Care Practitioners," Eximia Journal, Plus Communication Consulting SRL, vol. 3(1), pages 117-124, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:eximia:v:3:y:2021:i:1:p:117-124
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    1. Gerard Bellefeuille, 2014. "A Course-Based Creative Inquiry Approach to Teaching Introductory Research Methods in Child and Youth Care Undergraduate Education," Proceedings of International Academic Conferences 0301163, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences.
    2. Bellefeuille, Gerard & McGrath, Jenny & Jamieson, Donna, 2008. "A pedagogical response to a changing world: Towards a globally-informed pedagogy for child and youth care education and practice," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 30(7), pages 717-726, July.
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    Keywords

    Child and Youth Care; Course-Based; Spirituality; Qualitative Research;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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