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Fostering Insights: A Strengths-Based Theory of Parental Transformation

Auteurs: Julie A. Broski, Winnie Dunn

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 4/2018

Abstract

Parent’s awareness that their child’s development is not proceeding as they expected can create an unanticipated transition from being a parent to becoming the parent of a child with a developmental diagnosis. While many transition theories contribute to our understanding of how parents’ experience change over time, many traditional transition models are not family-centered and do not provide a strengths-based perspective of parents’ experiences during this transition. This paper describes the process of theory derivation to develop a strengths-based theory of parental transformation (STPT). We used the theory of well-being of refugee women experiencing cultural transition to gain insights into parents’ experiences related to their child’s diagnosis. We propose that the STPT addresses a gap in the literature by situating the diagnostic process within a strengths’ based framework that aligns with contemporary perspectives regarding disability. The STPT emphasizes understanding parents’ experiences and needs in ways that promote personal growth to support the parent and child.

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Titel: Fostering Insights: A Strengths-Based Theory of Parental Transformation
Auteurs: Julie A. Broski
Winnie Dunn
Publicatiedatum: 26-12-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 4/2018
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0964-5

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