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ERIC Number: EJ1450235
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1744-6295
EISSN: EISSN-1744-6309
A Study of the Adaptation Processes of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Mothers to COVID-19 Restrictions
Büsra Süngü; Dilara Özer; Beyza Has; Irem Afitap Balta
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, v28 n4 p1022-1037 2024
In this study, it was aimed to examine the adaptation processes of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their mothers to COVID-19 restrictions. The research was designed in qualitative research method and focus group interview technique was used. The mothers of individuals with intellectual disabilities constitute the participant group of the study. A semi-structured interview form consisting of eight questions prepared by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. Data were collected through two focus group interviews via Zoom link. The data obtained were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the research, four themes were reached: "Life Before the Pandemic", "Encountering the Pandemic", "Effects of the Pandemic", and "Facilitation in the Adaptation Process to the Pandemic". As a result, although COVID-19 restrictions led to the regression of some skills of individuals with intellectual disabilities, it created an opportunity for them to develop new interests. In addition, although there were supports that facilitated the pandemic process, it was determined that mothers needed even more psychological support during this period.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey (Istanbul); Turkey
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