Stigma and Forgiveness in Ghanaian Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Autor/inn/en	Oti-Boadi, M.; Dankyi, E.; Kwakye-Nuako, C. O.
Titel	Stigma and Forgiveness in Ghanaian Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50 (2020) 4, S.1391-1400 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-020-04366-x
Schlagwörter	Executive Function; Social Bias; Mothers; Children; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Coping; Parent Attitudes; Psychological Patterns; Foreign Countries; Ghana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mother; Mutter; Child; Kind; Kinder; Autismus; Bewältigung; Elternverhalten; Ausland
Abstract	This study explored stigma experiences of mothers of children with ASD and forgiveness as their coping response. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 mothers of children with ASD. Results of this study found several noteworthy themes including, feelings of mother, family/societal reactions, forgiveness factors, and impact of forgiveness. Mothers reported significant stigmatization from families and society. Some expressed their feelings towards themselves, others and God, and finally recounted the use of forgiveness as a coping resource which contributed significantly to their well-being. Findings from this study contribute to the emerging literature on forgiveness as a coping resource for persons who are offended. Implications for clinical practice, intervention and policy are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01