title: IMPACT OF A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE CAREGIVERS AT AN ORPHANAGE IN TURKEY.
abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of a 20-session training and supervision support group for caregivers working at an orphanage in Istanbul. The support group's goals were to promote sensitive and responsive caregiving in an institutional setting, to decrease the stress level of the caregivers, and to increase the quality of the relationship between caregivers and children. Thirty-six children (15-37 months) and 24 caregivers participated in this study. Comparison of the pre- and posttest measures of the caregiver intervention and control groups indicated that the intervention yielded successful outcomes. Caregivers in the intervention group displayed significant decreases in the amount of psychological symptoms that they reported and in their emotional burnout levels. Their sense of self-efficacy also improved. In addition, at the end of the 5-month training program, positive developments were observed regarding children's development and problem behaviors. Having regular visitors also was found to be a significant predictor for better developmental outcomes for the children under institutional care.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul Bilgi University.
authors.forename: Zeynep
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Çatay
authors.affiliation: Istanbul Bilgi University.
authors.forename: Dilşad
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Koloğlugil
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D019372:Orphanages; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012044:Regression Analysis; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014421:Turkey; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Betreuer-Training; Turkey; Turquía; Türkei; Unterstützungsgruppe; Waisenhaus; caregiver training; cuidado institucional; entrenamiento del cuidador; formation des professionnels prenant soin des enfants; groupe de soutien; grupo de apoyo; institutional care; institutionelle Pflege; orfanato; orphanage; orphelinat; soin institutionnel; support group; サポートグループ; トルコ; 児童養護施設; 土耳其; 孤兒院; 支持小組; 施設での養育; 機構護理; 護理員培訓; 養育者の訓練