Föräldrars upplevelser av möten med den sociala barnavården : En scoping review

Sammanfattning

Objectives: This study aimed to summarize and highlight previous research on parents' experiences of interactions with child welfare services in a Scandinavian context, specifically Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Method: A scoping review with a qualitative and inductive approach was conducted. Literature was systematically searched across multiple databases using the PEO model. The data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in parents’ experiences. Results: No studies from Sweden were identified in the final sample and the included studies were limited to Norway and Denmark. The study showed that parents’ experiences of interactions with child welfare services could be understood through two main themes: the functioning interaction and the non-functioning interaction. The functioning interaction was characterized by respect, empathy, and responsiveness, which created trust and confidence. Parents experienced a sense of security when they received support and help. The non-functioning interaction was characterized by a lack of participation, information, and support. Parents experienced frustration, powerlessness, and mistrust, which led some to avoid contact despite needing support.