Photovoice Study on Facility Management Awareness of Facility Managers of Children's Group Homes

This study utilized the Photovoice method to analyze the managerial perceptions and experiences of children's group home facility managers, exploring operational issues and improvement strategies. The study involved five female managers with an average of 10 years of experience, and data were collected through pre-group and individual interviews conducted from January to March 2023. The results identified major operational issues such as children's maladjusrment and behavioral problems, conflicts with biological families, and conflicts among staff members. Additionally, excessive workloads and staff shortages emerged as ongoing challenges that negatively impact the efficiency of group homes and child welfare. These issues were found to hinder the primary functions of group homes and the healthy growth and development of children. Based on these findings, the study proposed policy recommendations to improve the group home system. These recommendations aim to enhance child protection systems, improve the qualiry of internal programs, increase operational efficiency, and promote child welfare. Furthermore, the study sought to understand the difficulties faced by managers and staff members in group homes and provide specific solutions to address these challenges, thereby fostering the overall development of the group home system. The study's limitations include the small number of participants and the restricted regional scope. Future research should expand the study's scope to include managers from diverse backgrounds and delve deeper into various aspects of group home operations. 1his research is expected to make a significant contribution to solving practical problems in group homes and developing effective measures for child protection.