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Exploring Resilience in Mothers of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities in Thailand: A Qualitative Study
Wattana Tejakum1,2, Maria Truesdale1, Deborah Cairns1
1School of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Science, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Background:
Raising adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Thailand is challenging. Whilst some mothers show resilience, limited understanding exists of the factors within these cultural contexts that contribute to resilience. This qualitative study explores experiences of mothers caring for adolescent children with intellectual disabilities in Thailand.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Thai mothers of adolescents with intellectual disabilities at the Rajanukul Institute in Thailand. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke (2006).
Results:
Six themes were developed, detailing mothers' resilience journeys: becoming a mother of a child with intellectual disabilities, finding my way, navigating challenges, support systems, holding on to faith, and forward-thinking strategies.
Conclusion:
This study reveals that resilience amongst mothers is a dynamic process shaped by personal attributes, coping strategies, social support, and cultural and spiritual beliefs. These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions to strengthen parental resilience.
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