scholarly journals Cultural Differences in Parental Attitudes and Ways of Coping Towards Learning Disabilities of their Children – An Outline of a Research Study

2018 ◽  
pp. 401-409
Author(s):  
Shiri Gonen-Avital
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
The Family ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Child Learning

The main aim of the article is to identify and explain the issues of parents’ attitudes and ways of coping with their situation as parents toLearning Disability children, in relation to the differentCultural parents. This article stems from a deep and extensive dissertation research on parents’ attitudes toward their child Learning Disability in Israel and it is presented as an outline of the research study. Studying the parents attitudes and coping with their child’s Learning Disability, is an important area that should generate interest among researchers. The family is the source of the child’s development, and the parents are responsible for the creation of his values and beliefs. In summary, the connections between Learning disability, society and culture, attitudes, stress and coping concerning the parents of children diagnosed as having Learning was discussed in this article. There is an urgent need to explore these parents’ varied cultures, their different beliefs, attitudes, and their characteristics. It is important to remember that the family is a supportive framework that protects the child. The best way to help the L.D. child and his family is through understanding the way in which they experience the disability at home, and in the community.

scholarly journals Cultural Diversity and its Implication on Parents’ Attitudes Toward their Child Learning Disability – An Outline of a Research Study

1970 ◽  
pp. 353-377
Author(s):  
Shiri Gonen-Avital
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disability ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Research Study ◽  
General Term ◽  
Modern World ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Processing Information ◽  
Widespread Phenomenon ◽  
Child Learning

Background: Israel is a land of immigration – a multicultural society with a mosaic of different cultures. There are four maim ethnic groups in Israel: "Sabre" (born in Israel), Arabs, Russian, and Ethiopian. The main aim of this article is to present the connection between two main issues: Culture Diversity and the Attitudes of Israeli parents to children with Learning Disability (LD). This article stems from a deep and extensive dissertation research on parents' attitudes toward their child Learning Disability in Israel and it is an outline of the research study. Family: The resilience and strength of the family depend on the social, cultural and personality of the family in general, and parents in particular. The parents play a crucial role in facilitating and maintaining wellness in children with developmental disorders. Learning Disability: Today, in the modern world, in the information era, when processing information skills are necessary in everyday life, Learning Disability turn into a widespread phenomenon. Learning disability is a general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested in the acquisition and operation of attention, speaking, reading, writing, or mathematical abilities. Within the Hebrew students in Israel (years 2013-2014), 10.10% are diagnosed with learning disability. In summary, due to the fact that Israel is an immigration country, it is vital to research the implication of parents' attitudes toward their child Learning Disability for the wellbeing of the family and the society.

An exploratory study of Behavioural Specialist experiences of involving service users in the development of their positive behavioural support plans

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany Kruger ◽  
Ruth Northway
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioural Support

There is limited research that explores the experiences of how behavioural specialists actively involve people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour in the development of their positive behavioural support (PBS) plan. Accordingly, this exploratory research study aimed to explore this little understood area of practice. Methods: The study included semi-structured interviews comprised of nine Behavioural Specialists in three focus groups across two health boards. A descriptive thematic analysis study. Findings: Three major themes and 11 minor themes were identified illustrating how people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge were involved in developing their PBS plan. Significantly, the themes illustrated the complexity of truly involving service users in the process. Conclusion: Inclusion of people with a learning disability and behaviours that challenge in their PBS plan poses significant challenges. Person-centred care struggles to be truly embedded in the PBS model.

Daily Hassles and Coping Strategies of Dual-Earner and Nondual-Earner Women

1987 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dona Alpert ◽  
Amy Culbertson
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Dual Earner ◽  
And Coping

Comparisons were made of dual-earner and nondual-earner women's stress and coping strategies. A questionnaire was developed from the Hassles Scale (Kanner, Coyne, Schaefer, & Lazarus, 1981) and the Ways of Coping Checklist (Folkman & Lazarus, 1980). Dual-earner women reported significantly more hassles than nondual-earner women. However, there were no significant differences on intensity level of these hassles. Several between- and within-group differences on coping strategies were found. Both groups tended to use more problem-focused coping strategies than emotion-focused coping strategies and, contrary to expectations, both groups expressed overall satisfaction with their coping strategies.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress and Coping Styles among Malay Caregivers of Children with Learning Disabilities in Kelantan

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nor Ismalina Isa ◽  
◽  
Ismarulyusda Ishak ◽  
Azriani Ab Rahman ◽  
Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
And Coping

Across the Conference Table: Private and Public Mothering of Children With Learning Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan W. Valle
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
School Professionals ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inquiry Approach ◽  
The Family ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Social Messages

In this article, a narrative inquiry approach is used to investigate how mothers report their experiences of parenting children with learning disability (LD) within the culture of American motherhood and to explore what impact such experiences of motherhood might have upon their relationships with school professionals. Analysis of the mothers’ narratives yields two overarching themes: The Private Mother (inner thoughts and feelings about her own mothering) and The Public Mother (outward responses to others’ comments and behaviors about her mothering). Two subcategories are discussed within each overarching theme: Internalizing and Resisting Social Messages and Inside the Family (The Private Mother), and Judgment in Public Spaces and Mother as Outcast (The Public Mother). The author addresses implications of these findings and offers recommendations for collaborating with mothers of children identified as LD.

scholarly journals STRES DAN STRATEGI KOPING ANAK JALANAN DI KOTA DEPOK

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Berliana ◽  
Ice Yulia Wardani
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
And Coping

ABSTRAKArus urbanisasi dan kemiskinan membuat fenomena anak jalanan meningkat. Banyak stresor yang membuat anak mengalami stres sehingga membutuhkan suatu strategi untuk mengatasinya. Tujuan penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik, tingkatan stres, dan strategi koping anak jalanan di SMP Master Kota Depok. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif sederhana. Pengambilan sampel mengunakan teknik total sampling. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 50 anak. Pengumpulan data dilakukan di SMP Master dengan kuesioner yang diadaptasi dari Perceived Stress Scale dan Ways of Coping yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya pada April 2017. Analisis data penelitian menggunakan analisis univariat yang menggambarkan karakteristik, tingkatan stres, dan strategi koping anak. Hasil penelitian: Karakteristik responden adalah remaja dengan rata-rata usia 14 tahun, pekerjaannya berdagang (32%), memiliki pengalaman dikucilkan (66%), mempunyai pengalaman kekerasan fisik (40%), pengalaman berpindah- pindah tempat tinggal (54%), dan tidak menggunakan narkoba (90%). Mayoritas anak jalanan di SMP Master Kota Depok (88%) mengalami stres sedang. Adapun jenis strategi koping yang sering digunakan ialah emotional focused coping (60%). Saran: Hasil penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi perawat agar dapat memfasilitasi kegiatan yang memberikan informasi mengenai cara menangani stres dengan strategi koping melalui kegiatan penyuluhan kesehatan jiwa dan pendampingan pemenuhan tugas perkembangan remaja.Kata Kunci: tingkat stres, strategi koping, anak jalananSTRESS AND COPING STRATEGY IN STREET CHILDREN AT DEPOK CITY AbstractUrbanization and poverty increase the phenomenon of street children. Children experience stress due to a number of stressors that a strategy is required to deal with them. Objective: This research aims to identify characteristics, levels of stress, and coping strategy in street children at Junior High School of Master, Depok City. Methods: This research is a simple descriptive research with a sample size of 50 children whom were taken using total sampling. Data were collected at Junior High School of Master by using questionnaires adapted from Perceived Stress Scale and Ways of Coping of which validity and reliability had been tested in April 2017. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis which described characteristics, levels of stress, and coping strategy in children. Results: The characteristics of respondents were adolescents with an average age of 14 years, working in trading (32%), having experience of being isolated (66%), having experience of physical violence (40%), having experience of moving from place to place (54%), and not using drugs (90%). The majority of street children Junior High School of Master in Depok City (88%) experience moderate stress. The most frequently used coping strategy was Emotional Focused Coping (60%). Suggestion: The results of this research recommend that nurses facilitate activities that provide information about how to deal with stress with coping strategies through mental health counseling activities and mentoring to fulfill adolescent development tasks.Keywords: stres level, coping strategies, street children

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