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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.6.808

Life Transition of Mothers of Children with Autism  

Lee, Ae-Ran (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science College)
Hong, Sun-Woo (Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
Kim, Ji-Soo (Department of Nursing, Gachon University of Medicine and Science)
Ju, Se-Jin (Department of Nursing, Namseoul University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.40, no.6, 2010 , pp. 808-819 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: While there are a number of studies on children with disabilities, there have been few studies on mothers of children with autism. The purpose of this study was to explore the process of life transition of mothers who have children with autism. Methods: From June 2007 to May 2009, the researcher interviewed 15 mothers of children with autism living in Seoul City, Gyeonggi or Chonbuk Provinces, and then analyzed the data gathered using the constant comparative method of grounded theory. Results: "Living together holding a string of fate" was a core category showing along the continuum of life. The basic social process of life transition encompassed 5 stages: stages of denying, wandering, devoting, mind controlling, and finally accepting. These five stages proceeded in phases, though returned back to the wandering stage occasionally. Conclusion: This study has opened the door to understanding how mothers of children with autism experienced life transition. The findings suggest that differentiated support and care at each stage should be given and there is the need to develop transition assessment tools for mothers of children with autism.
Keywords
Autistic disorder; Mothers; Transition; Qualitative research;
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