ERIC Number: EJ1388207
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Feasibility of School-Based Parent Support Groups for Transition-Aged Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
Lee, Chung Eun; Choi, Minsik
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v36 n5 p1179-1187 Sep 2023
Background: Parents experience difficulties supporting children with intellectual disabilities when they exit the school system. One promising way to mitigate this problem is to set up school-based parent support groups. This study aimed to examine the development and feasibility of school-based parent support groups in South Korea designed to connect parents of transition-aged youth with intellectual disabilities. Methods: This qualitative study included 29 participants. Five focus groups and seven individual interviews were conducted with parents as co-researchers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants reported meaningful experiences after participating in the parent support groups. However, it is critical to consider the following components to promote their feasibility: clearly defined roles, small group meetings, school-based initiatives, and collaboration. Conclusions: Parent support groups could be a valuable way to promote parental empowerment. Implications for future practices are suggested.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Parents, Empowerment, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Transitional Programs, Program Development, Students with Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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