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Factors related to positive perceptions in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities

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Hastings, Richard P., Allen, Rachel, McDermott, Kellyanne and Still, Danielle (2002) Factors related to positive perceptions in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 15 (Number 3). pp. 269-275. doi:10.1046/j.1468-3148.2002.00104.x

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Abstract

Background: Existing theoretical and empirical work in the intellectual disability field has paid little attention to parents' positive perceptions of their child and the positive impact that the child may have on the family generally. The main aim of the present study was to explore the factors related to the mothers' positive perceptions of their child with intellectual disability.

Methods: The mothers of 41 children with intellectual disabilities completed a self-report questionnaire that measured demographic factors, child demographic variables (including caregiving demand), social support, coping strategies and dimensions of positive perceptions.

Results: Mothers' perceptions of the child as a source of happiness/fulfilment and as a source of strength and family closeness were positively associated with reframing coping strategies. Mothers' perceptions of the child as a source of personal growth and maturity were also positively associated with reframing coping strategies, the helpfulness and usefulness of support from family and friends, and the caregiving demand.

Conclusions: The relationship between coping and parental positive perceptions requires more investigation both theoretically and empirically. This relationship may also have important implications for the support of families of children with intellectual disabilities.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 1468-3148
Official Date: September 2002
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September 2002Published
Volume: Volume 15
Number: Number 3
Page Range: pp. 269-275
DOI: 10.1046/j.1468-3148.2002.00104.x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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