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Fostering Insights: A Strengths-Based Theory of Parental Transformation.
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Journal of Child & Family Studies . Apr2018, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p1275-1286. 12p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Parent’s awareness that their child’s development is not proceeding as they expected can create an unanticipated transition from being a parent to becoming the parent of a child with a developmental diagnosis. While many transition theories contribute to our understanding of how parents’ experience change over time, many traditional transition models are not family-centered and do not provide a strengths-based perspective of parents’ experiences during this transition. This paper describes the process of theory derivation to develop a strengths-based theory of parental transformation (STPT). We used the theory of well-being of refugee women experiencing cultural transition to gain insights into parents’ experiences related to their child’s diagnosis. We propose that the STPT addresses a gap in the literature by situating the diagnostic process within a strengths’ based framework that aligns with contemporary perspectives regarding disability. The STPT emphasizes understanding parents’ experiences and needs in ways that promote personal growth to support the parent and child. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PARENTS of children with disabilities
*PSYCHOLOGY of parents
*ATTITUDE change (Psychology)
*CHILD development deviations
*CONCEPTUAL structures
*FAMILY medicine
*FOSTER home care
*PARENT-child relationships
*PHYSIOLOGY
*CULTURAL pluralism
*PSYCHOLOGY of refugees
*THEORY
*SOCIAL support
*WELL-being
*INDIVIDUAL development
*PARENT attitudes
DIAGNOSIS of developmental disabilities
TREATMENT of developmental disabilities
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10621024
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Child & Family Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128506268
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0964-5