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Challenges Faced by Parents Raising Children With Intellectual Disability in Selected Village in Limpopo Province
Summary
Parents raising children with intellectual disability face significant psychosocial isolation and societal stigma. Community-based awareness campaigns are recommended to improve acceptance and support for these families.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of intellectual disability necessitates research into family support.
- Focus on the experiences of parents raising children with intellectual disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges encountered by parents raising children with intellectual disability.
- Investigate parental experiences in Tshisaulu village, Thulamela Municipality.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory design.
- Purposive sampling of 10 parents in Tshisaulu village.
- Data collection through interviews and reflexive analysis.
Main Results:
- Parents experience profound psychosocial isolation.
- Societal stigma and unacceptance are significant challenges.
- Negative social interactions impact families raising children with intellectual disability.
Conclusions:
- Community awareness campaigns are crucial for intellectual disability.
- Collaboration between mental health professionals and the community is recommended.
- Educational initiatives can foster greater understanding and acceptance of disability.
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