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Navigating the "Blind World": The psychosocial and occupational experiences of parents of adolescents with visual impairments.
- Source :
- British Journal of Visual Impairment; Sep2024, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p623-635, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Although research has shown that parenting an adolescent with a visual impairment may present unique challenges, a few studies have examined how parents negotiate such challenges and the meanings they derive from their parenting experiences. Using a constructivist narrative inquiry approach, this study explored how four parents of adolescents with visual impairments storied their psychosocial and occupational experiences of childrearing. A holistic-content analysis and thematic analysis of participants' narrative accounts was conducted, resulting in the identification of the following five themes: (1) Grief, Uncertainty, and Frustration During the Early Years ; (2) Identity as An Advocate ; (3) Enabling Independence and Planning for the Future ; (4) Navigating Challenges in Getting Required Support: Frustrations and Successes ; and (5) Changed Perceptions Within the Context of Societal Misunderstanding. Findings of this study address a gap in the current body of literature by highlighting the complexity of parents' experiences along the journey of raising an adolescent with a visual impairment. These complexities are important to address in low vision rehabilitation practice to best support parents and youth, and further research is required to inform such practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02646196
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Visual Impairment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179485244
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196231154477