The Meaning of Self-Advocacy Activities for Youth Preparing for Independence: Growth Between Survival and Spontaneity

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This research aims to deeply understand the meaning of self-advocacy activities for youth preparing for independence.
Conducted one-on-one in-depth interviews with five youth having self-advocacy experiences.
Applied qualitative case study methods to analyze individual situations and common themes.
Performed iterative comparative analysis to identify five main categories and fifteen subcategories of experiences.
Identified five main themes related to self-advocacy activities: growth through activities, institutional support as a catalyst, transformation of self-identity, clearer direction in independence, and commitment to sustainable activities.
Youth reported fluctuating growth between survival needs and spontaneity through self-advocacy efforts.
The study suggests policy implications for enhancing the effectiveness of support for self-advocacy in youth.

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Qualitative research examines self-advocacy experiences of youth preparing for independence, suggesting enhancements for social support.

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Jeon et al. (2026) studied this question.

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