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Stressful Experiences and Coping Strategies of Parents of Young Children with Down Syndrome: A Qualitative Study
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Celik, Pelin; Kara Uzun, Aysun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Previous studies have focused mostly on the negative experiences of parents of children with Down syndrome. We aimed to explore both the stressful experiences and coping strategies of parents from a non-Western country. Methods: Twenty-six parents of children aged 8-48 months with Down syndrome were included. Semi-structured interviews…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Down Syndrome
What Difficulties Do People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Experience When Seeking Medical Help from Their GP? A Qualitative Study
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Oosterveld-Vlug, Mariska; Oldenkamp, Marloes; Mastebroek, Mathilde; Boeije, Hennie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: People with intellectual disabilities often have low health literacy as a result of their limited language comprehension. The aim of this study was to explore the difficulties Dutch people with intellectual disabilities experience during the process of considering and seeking medical help from their GP. The study was intended as input…
Descriptors: Barriers, Mild Intellectual Disability, Help Seeking, Access to Health Care
Service Satisfaction and Helpfulness Ratings, Mental Health Literacy and Help Seeking Barriers of Carers of Individuals with Dual Disabilities
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Man, Joyce; Kangas, Maria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Carer mental health literacy and help seeking are areas that are not well researched in the intellectual disability field. This study aimed to explore the above including service utilization experiences of Australian parents with an offspring with an intellectual disability and a comorbid psychiatric disorder. Method: Forty-one parents…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Mental Health, Knowledge Level, Help Seeking
"I Wanted to Come Here Because of My Child": Stories of Migration Told by Turkish-Speaking Families Who Have a Son or Daughter with Intellectual Disabilities
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Sandhu, Prabhleen; Ibrahim, Jeyda; Chinn, Deborah – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Despite growing interest in the experiences and social barriers experienced by people with intellectual disabilities from ethnic minorities, the specific challenges associated with migration from abroad faced by these individuals and their families have been overlooked. This research focuses on narratives told by Turkish-speaking…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Minority Groups, Turkish, Immigrants