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A qualitative investigation of adolescents' experiences with parental HIV/AIDS
Lori A Woodring1, Anthony A Cancelli, Joseph G Ponterotto
1Fordham University Graduate School of Education, Division of Psychological and Educational Services, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, USA. pwood46265@aol.com
Abstract:
The present qualitative study investigated the implications of parental HIV/AIDS for affected adolescents. The purpose of the study was (a) to understand adolescents' perceptions of and experiences with parental HIV/AIDS and (b) to explore how parental HIV/AIDS affects adolescents' psychosocial functioning, particularly in the home and school environments. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 9 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. Major themes included loss, transitions, disclosure, school implications, paradoxical situations, support networks, and coping. Findings validated and expanded on previous research and yielded hypotheses for future research.
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