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[Overprotectiveness as a coping reaction in intensive physical therapy]
1Kinderzentrum München.
Zeitschrift Fur Kinder- Und Jugendpsychiatrie
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Mothers managing intensive physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy exhibit overprotective behaviors. This compensatory coping strategy aims to mitigate their child's stress in uncertain daily situations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Child Psychology
- Family Studies
Context:
- Children with cerebral palsy often require intensive physical therapy.
- Parental involvement is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
- Coping mechanisms of parents managing intensive therapy are not fully understood.
Purpose:
- To investigate the coping strategies of mothers conducting daily intensive physical therapy (Vojta method) for their children with cerebral palsy.
- To compare the coping processes of mothers undergoing therapy stress with those not experiencing this stress.
- To identify potential compensatory behaviors in parental attitudes and daily problem-solving.
Summary:
- Mothers of children with cerebral palsy undergoing daily Vojta therapy were surveyed on child temperament, parental attitudes, and coping mechanisms.
- Their responses were compared to a control group of mothers not managing therapy.
- Results indicated mothers in therapy exhibit compensatory coping, specifically overprotectiveness in ambiguous situations, to manage their child's stress.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the psychological impact of intensive pediatric therapy on parental coping.
- Identifies overprotectiveness as a compensatory strategy in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
- Informs the development of targeted support for families managing long-term pediatric rehabilitation.