EMPLOYMENT AS MECHANISM OF RE-INTEGRATION OF CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS INTO THE COMMUNITY : Case Study Helsinki Clubhouse
Mburu, Samuel Mbugua; Oyere, Germaine Ojong (2017)
Mburu, Samuel Mbugua
Oyere, Germaine Ojong
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201705086763
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201705086763
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ABSTRACT.
Mburu Samuel Mbugua and Oyere Germaine Ojong. Employment as a mechanism of re-integration of Helsinki clubhouse members into the community. 49 Pages 2 appendices. Language English. Spring 2017. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Degree programme in social services: Bachelors of social services
The main aim of our study is to assess the importance of employment on building clubhouse member self-identity .The research investigates how is the effect of employment program of the clubhouse model in finding employment to its members. Also, how the process is helping them to reintegrate into the community. The study also gives suggestion to improve the clubhouse model.
The study was a qualitative research with open ended interview questions. The target group were Helsinki clubhouse members that has benefited from the clubhouse model for the past two years. The primary data was collected through semi structured interviews. These interviews were recorded and later transcribed. The unstructured data were interpreted based on thematic analysis.
Our study reveals that employment programme in the clubhouse model has been viewed by members as a positive factor in their recovery process. A total number of 71% of our participant indicated greater opportunities of getting occupation, meeting new opportunities and improved social life.
We also noticed that 100% of respondents mentioned that through this integration process, their self-confidence and personal development has improved. This has in a way given them a sense of self identity because they felt a sense of belonging in to the community, they can fully participate and interact with others members of the community or society freely.
Mburu Samuel Mbugua and Oyere Germaine Ojong. Employment as a mechanism of re-integration of Helsinki clubhouse members into the community. 49 Pages 2 appendices. Language English. Spring 2017. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Degree programme in social services: Bachelors of social services
The main aim of our study is to assess the importance of employment on building clubhouse member self-identity .The research investigates how is the effect of employment program of the clubhouse model in finding employment to its members. Also, how the process is helping them to reintegrate into the community. The study also gives suggestion to improve the clubhouse model.
The study was a qualitative research with open ended interview questions. The target group were Helsinki clubhouse members that has benefited from the clubhouse model for the past two years. The primary data was collected through semi structured interviews. These interviews were recorded and later transcribed. The unstructured data were interpreted based on thematic analysis.
Our study reveals that employment programme in the clubhouse model has been viewed by members as a positive factor in their recovery process. A total number of 71% of our participant indicated greater opportunities of getting occupation, meeting new opportunities and improved social life.
We also noticed that 100% of respondents mentioned that through this integration process, their self-confidence and personal development has improved. This has in a way given them a sense of self identity because they felt a sense of belonging in to the community, they can fully participate and interact with others members of the community or society freely.