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Parent characteristics and educational program involvement

T N Kluwin1, C A Corbett

  • 1Department of Educational Foundations/Research, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, USA.

American Annals of the Deaf
|January 20, 1999
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Parents of deaf children show varied involvement with educational programs. Study reveals distinct parent subgroups, diverse involvement forms, and interactions between parent characteristics and their engagement levels.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Special Education
  • Parental Engagement

Background:

  • Observed disconnect between parental support for deaf children and school involvement.
  • Previous research highlighted this phenomenon (Bennet, 1988; Boone, 1992; Harry, 1993).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate characteristics of care providers for deaf children.
  • Examine the nature of parental involvement in educational programs.
  • Determine the relationship between parent characteristics and involvement levels.

Main Methods:

  • Interviewed 105 parents of deaf children aged 2-8 years in five U.S. cities.
  • Assessed characteristics of care providers and their capacity for educational program engagement.
  • Explored parental values and personal resources relevant to educational initiatives.

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Main Results:

  • Identified distinct subgroups of parents with varying capabilities for addressing educational needs.
  • Documented diverse forms of parental response to educational requirements.
  • Found an interaction between parent subgroups and the nature of their involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Parental engagement in deaf children's education is multifaceted.
  • Parent characteristics significantly influence involvement patterns.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective educational support programs.