Positive perceptions in families of children with developmental disabilities.

Full Abstract

There has been increasing recognition of the importance of asking more positive questions about the perceptions and experiences of families of children with developmental disabilities. However, this recognition has not yet had an observable impact on publication trends. Our aims in this paper were to review existing published research on the positive perceptions and experiences of family members and propose a working model for further study of families' positive perceptions. This model is based on the hypothesis that positive perceptions function as strategies that help families adapt to or cope with the experiences of raising a child with disabilities. Throughout the discussion, we identify some questions for future research and address some implications for practice.

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Author information

Author/s: Hastings, Richard P (RP); Taunt, Helen M (HM);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom. rph(-atsign-)soton.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: American journal of mental retardation : AJMR (Am J Ment Retard), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Mar; vol 107 (issue 2) : pp 116-27

Dates: Created 2002/02/20; Completed 2002/04/05; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11853529, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Child Rearing
Developmental Disabilities - psychology

Family - psychology
Humans
Models, Psychological
Perception

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