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The child with a disability: parental acceptance, management and coping
1Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University Center of Samaria, Ariel, Israel.
Thescientificworldjournal
|November 28, 2007
Summary
Family reactions to disability are shifting, with a focus on positive coping and adaptation. Research shows families with disabled children are increasingly viewed as resilient units, not victims.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Disability Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Historically, family reactions to disabled children emphasized negative outcomes like strain and maladjustment.
- Recent research highlights positive coping mechanisms and functioning in families with developmentally disabled children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolving nature of family reactions to the birth of a disabled child.
- To understand the shift from a focus on pathology to one of adaptation and resilience.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on family reactions to childhood disability.
- Analysis of trends in research focus from past to present.
Main Results:
- Family responses vary based on disability type and diagnostic category.
- A significant trend shows a move towards emphasizing positive adjustment, satisfaction, and spousal harmony.
- Families are increasingly perceived as adaptive units that structure their responses.
Conclusions:
- Professionals must recognize the evolving positive attitudes towards disability.
- The importance of the family as an adaptive unit in coping with childhood disability needs acknowledgment.
- Family-centered decision-making regarding disabled children is crucial.
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