Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2009
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Human Development, Consumer and Family Sciences
Abstract
Today, people with intellectual disabilities are no longer isolated in special facilities or institutions. In fact, most people with intellectual disabilities now grow up in their families of origin and are socialized not only by their families but also by the communities in which they reside. A natural progression is that more of these individuals may exercise their parenting rights. This raises concern because service delivery is not always appropriate to meet their unique individual needs; and their children may be at a higher risk for developmental delays, neglect, abuse, environmental deprivation, and out of home placement. Using a bioecological model (Bronfenbrenner, 1992), this research is a qualitative research project, a case study, looking at mother with an intellectual disability who has maintained care and custody of her five year old daughter and the multiple social systems beyond her that influence her and are influenced by her. These include but are not limited to her own feelings and behaviors, her family's impressions, social service professional's concerns, the perceptions and concerns of the community and of society regarding her ability to parent.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women with mental disabilities -- Case studies
Parents with mental disabilities -- Case Studies
Parent and child-- Case studies
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
117
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Boyer, Pamela, "Perspectives on the Role of "Parent" : A Case Study of a Mother with an Intellectual Disability" (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 556.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/556