Thesis
Parenting children with disabilities in Northwest China: Voices from parents
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102366
Abstract
Little research is available concerning Chinese parents of children with disabilities, especially for parents from northeast China. The present study describes the experiences, concerns, and expectations of 12 parents of children with disabilities in northeast China. In this study, qualitative analysis of observations and semi-structured interviews have revealed five themes regarding participants' experiences: (a) pressure of medical expenses, (b) concern for the child's marriage, (c) a need for equal educational opportunities, (d) a need for more professional support, such as psychological counseling, and (e) a call for non-discrimination. The findings of this study had several themes supported by existing studies, such as the need for equal educational opportunities, and the call for non-discrimination; however, the pressure of medical expense, concerns for the child's marriage, and the need for professional support for parents were the unique themes identified in this study. This research helps us to better understand the experiences and the responses to social policy of parents of children with disabilities in northeast China, which will help to inform policies and practice related to the education and wellbeing of children with disabilities in northeast China. Recommendations for medical, educational, professional services and limitations of this study are also discussed in this study
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- Title
- Parenting children with disabilities in Northwest China
- Creators
- Jingxiong Lu
- Contributors
- Susan Rae Banks (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525136301842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis