Children and Society, 23(3), May 2009, pp.203-213.
Publisher:
Wiley
The aim was to describe and develop an understanding of children's lived experiences of coping with stress. Twenty-three Swedish children, ages 10–12, wrote open letters and were interviewed. The phenomenological analysis resulted in three main themes: (i) depending on oneself, others and the world around, (ii) choosing to be a doer and (iii) being in the here and now. The children's lived...
The aim was to describe and develop an understanding of children's lived experiences of coping with stress. Twenty-three Swedish children, ages 10–12, wrote open letters and were interviewed. The phenomenological analysis resulted in three main themes: (i) depending on oneself, others and the world around, (ii) choosing to be a doer and (iii) being in the here and now. The children's lived experiences of coping with stress were understood as them being relaxed and powerful. The children chose to be active doers or inactive beings and their relationships, as well as their surroundings, helped or hindered their coping. Possible health promotion work is discussed.
Child: Care, Health and Development, 34(6), November 2008, pp.825-829.
Publisher:
Wiley
Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience high levels of stress. Little is known however on the different sources of stress parents experience. This study aimed to explore the relation between aspects of parental distress in the parenting role and the child's limitations in functional skills and the child's behavioural difficulties, in parents of children with CP. A cross...
Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience high levels of stress. Little is known however on the different sources of stress parents experience. This study aimed to explore the relation between aspects of parental distress in the parenting role and the child's limitations in functional skills and the child's behavioural difficulties, in parents of children with CP. A cross-sectional study among 42 parents of ambulatory children with CP (age 3–8 years; GMFCS levels I–III) was performed, using the Parenting Stress Index (PSI), the Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS). Regression analysis revealed that the PEDI Functional Skills and VABS Maladaptive behaviour scores explained 27% of the total variance in the PSI Parent domain total stress score. Maladaptive behaviour did significantly contribute to parental stress scores for the Parent domain subscales Attachment, Relationship with spouse, Depression, and, in particular, Sense of competence. Parents' functioning can be affected by behavioural aspects of the child with CP, and sense of competence could be an important variable in this relation. This emphasizes the importance of the development of specific interventions that support the family as a whole.
When a parent goes to jail, the whole family can suffer. This article looks at the effects of this separation on children and speaks to an agency that addresses their issues. When a parent is sent to prison the shattering impact on the family is often underestimated or ignored. While the offender is inside, on the outside the family faces their own form of punishment.
When a parent goes to jail, the whole family can suffer. This article looks at the effects of this separation on children and speaks to an agency that addresses their issues. When a parent is sent to prison the shattering impact on the family is often underestimated or ignored. While the offender is inside, on the outside the family faces their own form of punishment.
Children and Society, 19(5), November 2005, pp.348-359.
Publisher:
Wiley
In 2001 foot and mouth disease broke out in the UK and millions of farm animals were slaughtered in order to eradicate it. This affected farmers, town dwellers, adults and children. Based on a small sample of 56 e-mails to a children's BBC (CBBC) message board and using an ethnomethodological approach, this article explores the way in which children in rural and urban areas responded...
In 2001 foot and mouth disease broke out in the UK and millions of farm animals were slaughtered in order to eradicate it. This affected farmers, town dwellers, adults and children. Based on a small sample of 56 e-mails to a children's BBC (CBBC) message board and using an ethnomethodological approach, this article explores the way in which children in rural and urban areas responded to the effects of this epidemic and how they structured their understandings of one another through the use of rural and urban stereotypes. It shows that the stress felt by some of the children who lived on or near infected farms during the outbreak was exacerbated by the fact that they felt misunderstood by other children living in surroundings not directly affected by foot and mouth disease.
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(5), October 2004, pp.457-476.
Publisher:
Springer
Assesses the existence and nature of parenting stress among 187 adolescent mothers over 2 and a half years across their eldest child's pre-school years. Although the majority did not report elevated levels of stress, approximately 30% of the sample reported clinically high levels of stress at any one of the 6 measurement points. Criticism from a parent regarding their childrearing and intimate partner violence were both found to be related to perceptions of parenting stress. Implications for practice, including the use of the Parenting Stress Index as a clinical screening tool, are noted.
Assesses the existence and nature of parenting stress among 187 adolescent mothers over 2 and a half years across their eldest child's pre-school years. Although the majority did not report elevated levels of stress, approximately 30% of the sample reported clinically high levels of stress at any one of the 6 measurement points. Criticism from a parent regarding their childrearing and intimate partner violence were both found to be related to perceptions of parenting stress. Implications for practice, including the use of the Parenting Stress Index as a clinical screening tool, are noted.
Social Work Now: the Practice Journal of Child, Youth and Family, 13, August 1999, pp.25-31.
Publisher:
Child, Youth and Family (Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, Te Tari Awhina I te Tamaiti, te Rangatahi, tae atu ki te Whanau)
Looks at post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and the role social workers can play in minimising its effects. Explains that PTS is a normal response to experiencing, witnessing or participating in an overwhelmingly traumatic event outside the normal range of human experience. Gives examples of traumas. Describes brain altering, susceptibility and adaptations. Discusses social work...
Looks at post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and the role social workers can play in minimising its effects. Explains that PTS is a normal response to experiencing, witnessing or participating in an overwhelmingly traumatic event outside the normal range of human experience. Gives examples of traumas. Describes brain altering, susceptibility and adaptations. Discusses social work practice to minimise the effects, and historical, recent and immediate trauma. In summary: some children will not experience any major impact, but others will suffer severe, long-lasting effects on mental health. Social workers can minimise the damage by recognising the effects and making appropriate assessments and referrals.
Subject terms:
post traumatic stress disorder, stress, traumas, children;
Social Work in Education, 18(1), January 1996, pp.31-41.
Publisher:
National Association of Social Workers
Research on families of children with disabilities in the United States has shifted from a focus on family distress to a focus on positive adaptation. Current research involving the family life cycle has spawned an interest in family stress and adaptation at different stages in the cycle. The study discussed in this article investigated the informal resources that parents use across the family
Research on families of children with disabilities in the United States has shifted from a focus on family distress to a focus on positive adaptation. Current research involving the family life cycle has spawned an interest in family stress and adaptation at different stages in the cycle. The study discussed in this article investigated the informal resources that parents use across the family life cycle and focused on positive adaptation. Implications for social work practice are discussed.
Child Abuse and Neglect, 18(9), September 1994, pp.715-23.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Describes the situation of children at risk in psychosocially disadvantageous milieus, how these children cope with their situation, and which survival strategies they do develop.
Describes the situation of children at risk in psychosocially disadvantageous milieus, how these children cope with their situation, and which survival strategies they do develop.
Voluntary Organisations Liaison Council for Under Fives
Publication year:
1992
Pagination:
52p.,lists of orgs.,bibliogs.
Place of publication:
London
Aimed at all those working with young children. Section 1 looks at: recognising stress; providing security through predictable routines; meeting children's needs to depend on adults; personal relationships with stressed children; building self esteem; and relationships with parents and carers. Section 2 focuses on children under particular stress, including: loss; living with mental illness
Aimed at all those working with young children. Section 1 looks at: recognising stress; providing security through predictable routines; meeting children's needs to depend on adults; personal relationships with stressed children; building self esteem; and relationships with parents and carers. Section 2 focuses on children under particular stress, including: loss; living with mental illness or addiction; living with disabled parents; homelessness; and harassment and violence.
University of Kent. Institute of Social and Applied Psychology
Publication year:
1989
Pagination:
238p., tables, bibliog.
Place of publication:
Canterbury
Second stage in a longitudinal study of 200 families caring for a severely mentally handicapped child,which includes analysis of behaviour problems, contact with professionals and services; and the transition to adult life.
Second stage in a longitudinal study of 200 families caring for a severely mentally handicapped child,which includes analysis of behaviour problems, contact with professionals and services; and the transition to adult life.