RESILIENCE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADAPTATION IN FAMILIES WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN

被引:3
作者
Ahlert, Ingrid A. [1 ]
Greeff, Abraham P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychol, ZA-7600 Stellenbosch, South Africa
关键词
adaptation; children; deaf; families; hard of hearing; resilience; PARENTS; STRESS; IMPACT; LIFE;
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G76 [特殊教育];
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040109 ;
摘要
THE STUDY OBJECTIVE was to identify and explore resilience qualities that help protect and support families facing the adversity associated with having a child with hearing loss. The Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and Adaptation (M.A. McCubbin & H.I. McCubbin, 1993, 1996) provided the study's theoretical framework. The 54 participating families resided in Western Cape Province, South Africa, and were identified according to the nature of the crisis (having a child with hearing loss) and the family's developmental phase. Quantitative and qualitative measures were used for data collection. The results showed that family time and routines, social support, affirming communication, family hardiness, problem-solving skills, religion, a search for meaning, and acceptance of the child's hearing status were associated with family resilience. Strengthening these elements helps families to grow, meet challenges, and reestablish balance and harmony within the family system.
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页数:14
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