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Question

The transition to independence of emancipated foster care youth must be analyzed from an epistemological and methodological perspective. The design of this study fits in well with an interpretivist or constructivist epistemological position, because it is exploratory in nature and acknowledges the subjectivity that is inherent in these young people's experiences. It also uses a qualitative approach that makes it easier to comprehend the subtleties behind their move to independence. The study's focus on lived experiences and longitudinal design enhance its ability to examine the transition of emancipated foster care adolescents to independence, and provide insightful information about how these people's self-esteem changes as they face the difficulties of independence. This study integrates quantitative measurements of self-esteem with qualitative methodologies, which enhances the study's breadth and depth. The study's methodological features allow it to convey the complexity and dynamism that are inherent in the lives of young people who have been released from foster care as they negotiate this critical transitional period. However, the study's conclusions may not be as broadly applicable outside of the particular setting it was designed for. Qualitative research is subject to bias, and although rigorous techniques can be used to reduce bias, some bias is inevitable. The results might be difficult to generalize, and ethical issues become a major worry when working with vulnerable groups like young people who have been released from foster care. Qualitative research requires a lot of resources, including time and staff. A prudent allocation of resources is necessary to assure the success of the study.