Paauglių, gyvenančių vaikų globos namuose, socialinių vaidmenų supratimas ir priėmimas
Perceptions and Assimilation of Social Roles by the Adolescents Residing in Children’s Foster Homes

Summary/Abstract: A social role is a desirable behaviour with a particular social meaning. Children have many different social roles and learn them by observing adults. It is assumed that a child living out of the family is not ready to positively assimilate the role of a member of the family, of a citizen of the country, of an employee because he has seen only negative examples in his biological family. The aim of the research is to identify the perceptions and assimilation of social roles by the adolescents residing in children’s foster homes. The object of the research is the perceptions and assimilation of social roles by the adolescents residing in children’s foster homes. The survey involved 120 adolescents 13–16 years old residing in children’s foster homes. Research methods: 1) analysis of scientific literature; 2) questionnaire analysis. The results of the research revealed that the adolescents living in children’s foster homes assimilate family roles quite successfully but lack knowledge about family planning and how to get to know a future partner better. The adolescents from children’s foster homes are not fully prepared for independent life; they named independent life and future uncertainty as their main fear. The respondents very positively described themselves as future employees, it shows that they have a good understanding of what a good employee should be like and what kind of employees are welcome by employers. The adolescents from children’s foster homes assimilate the role of a citizen quite easily, although many still think about themselves as dependents.

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