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| Autor/in | Gray, Kathleen O. |
|---|---|
| Titel | The Quality of Life of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Quelle | (2016), (261 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext Ph.D. Dissertation, Oakland University |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| ISBN | 978-1-3697-4594-8 |
| Schlagwörter | Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Quality of Life; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Siblings; Sibling Relationship; Mixed Methods Research; Mothers; Childhood Attitudes; Adolescent Attitudes; Adolescents; Children; Severity (of Disability); Clinical Diagnosis; Interviews; Focus Groups; Questionnaires |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of typically developing siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders regarding their own quality of life. The researcher also sought to discover if there were specific characteristics that affected the typically developing siblings' descriptions of their lives. In order to achieve these goals, the researcher developed interview, focus group, and demographic questions to expand the research base in the area of sibling quality of life begun by Moyson and Roeyers (2011, 2012). The researcher also utilized the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)-2 to enrich the participants' descriptions by examining the presence, if any, of social impairments in the typical sibling and the severity of autism in the sibling diagnosed with autism. The study used a mixed-method approach, using a purposeful convenience sample. The qualitative data included nine face-to-face interviews and two focus groups with the typically developing siblings, ages 7-17 years of age. The quantitative data were provided by the mothers of the participants. These included the demographic questionnaires and SRS-2 forms, both for their typically developing children and their children with autism. Major findings indicated that typically developing siblings, ages 7 to 17 years, of individuals with autism have both positive and negative perceptions of their own quality of life experiences. These findings suggest that similarities and differences between experiences might be related to the characteristics of the typical sibling's family and/or their relationships with family members and others outside their family. The ages of both siblings, birth order, gender, and gender pairs may account for some of the similarities and differences in findings but are areas for further research. The parents' education levels, employment status, and total household income may also account for the similarities and differences in findings but are areas for further research. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2020/1/01 |
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