Exploring Fathers' Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome
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| Title: | Exploring Fathers' Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | O' Halloran, Maeve, Sweeney, John, Doody, Owen |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Sep 2013 17(3):198-213. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Parenting Skills, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing, Fathers, Parent Attitudes, Asperger Syndrome, Phenomenology, Semi Structured Interviews, Child Development, Stress Variables, Disability Identification, Family Life, Related Services (Special Education), Accessibility (for Disabled), Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Ireland |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1744629513494928 |
| ISSN: | 1744-6295 |
| Abstract: | This study explores Irish fathers' perceptions of parenting a child with Asperger syndrome (AS). Ethical approval was granted by the service provider, and Husserlian phenomenological approach facilitated the exploration. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews of nine fathers in the West region of Ireland. Data were transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi's (1978) method. The study highlighted that parenting a child with AS is an arduous task, but while there are difficulties, many positive aspects to their parenting experience were reported. Overall, the study highlights the importance of listening to parents and their initial concerns regarding their child's development. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 40 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1076575 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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