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All mothers together: talking about mothering and learning disabilities
- Author:
- CHINN Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 14(3), August 1996, pp.213-217.
The conjunction of motherhood and learning disabilities is seen as problematic: workers attempt to solve this problem in the way they establish a relationship with their clients. Through a detailed analysis of an interview with a social worker involved with a learning disabled mother this article reveals discourses of clienthood, learning disability and motherhood.
Foster parents for persons with mental retardation in Israel: motivation, role perception and their view of the foster person
- Authors:
- RIMMERMAN Arie, DUVDEVANY Ilana
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 39(3), July 1996, pp.329-338.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examines two questions: what motivate Israeli mothers to choose the role of foster parents for persons with mental retardation, and how do they see their role, as parental or as non-parental? The population studied comprised 130 foster mothers for persons with mental retardation. The primary findings were that foster mothers' child-related motivation was positively associated to their view of the foster persons' advancement in terms of level of functioning, and that foster parents who viewed their role as parental reported a higher quality of contact with the foster persons. Findings are interpreted in respect to policy and practice.
Mothers' observations of children with Down Syndrome coping with demands to adapt
- Authors:
- GREAVES Daryl, POOLE Charles
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 21(2), June 1996, pp.153-162.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses the results of a study to produce an account of the situation of mothers caring for children with Down syndrome, using the Parenting Stress Index. A low internal reliability coefficient for the Adaptability/Plasticity Child Domain subscale raised questions regarding the validity of this scale for these children. A factor analysis of the scale itself found that the providing instead information on the types of coping strategies used by these children when they are required to adapt.
The child in the world of tomorrow: the next generation
- Editors:
- NAKOU Sheena, PANTELAKIS Stefanos
- Publisher:
- Pergamon
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 496p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Kidlington
Aims to provide an inter-disciplinary projection of the factors affecting the lives of Europe's children in the coming decade. Includes chapters on: childhood and the demographic transition; family trends and children's futures; family in society in transition; the mother-child relationship as a component of mental health; the role of fathers; psychological and ethical issues in assisted reproduction; communication and the special child; growing up in a violent family; family and employment; the child and the environment (including urban areas, quality of life, and education and recreation); children and education (including issues of literacy, incorporating children with learning difficulties into mainstream schooling; social exclusion in Greece; education for parenthood; children and health (including genetic advances, AIDS and children, community psychology, and health services for children in Portugal); and social policy for Europe's children. Concludes with a section on the future of Europe's children.
Women in context: good practice in mental health services for women
- Editors:
- PERKINS Rachel, et al
- Publisher:
- Good Practices in Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 146p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of papers aiming to contribute to a better understanding of women's needs and the development of appropriate mental health services and initiatives that validate women's experiences. Includes chapters on: the survivor perspective; women as carers; women as mental health workers; African women in the diaspora; Asian women; Chinese women; Irish women in Britain; Jewish women; refugee women; lesbians; older women; women with children; women living in rural areas; sexual abuse in childhood; serious long term mental health problems; mental health issues and learning disabilities; problems around food; self injury; secure provision and the special hospitals; sexual harassment and assault in psychiatric services; and key issues in services for all women.