HVB - för vem? Personalens perspektiv på relationernas betydelse för ungdomen, utifrån makt och professionalitet

Sammanfattning: The purpose of this study was to examine how different types of relationships are expressed in residential care homes for juveniles, and the consequences of these for the juvenile. The field of the study was limited to five residential homes, where we interviewed the caregivers. Our questions were answered through semi-structured interviews. The questions were: How is the juvenile affected by the relationship with the staff, the relationship between staff, and the relationship to the other juveniles in the residential home? How the professional power of the staff expressed and what are the consequences of these expressions? How are the juveniles development affected during the stay at the residential home? The empirical studies were processed through the theoretical perspectives power and professionalism. We came to the conclusion that the different types of relationships were of importance for the juvenile, especially the relationship between the juvenile and the caregiver. We also came to the conclusion that the relationships were constituted by dilemmas, especially in terms of professionalism. The power that the caregiver holds over the juvenile appeared to be subtle, yet visible.