Open AccessMaternal Perceptions to Open-Ended Questions about Life with Down Syndrome in Korea
Author(s) -
Hyunkyung Choi,
Márcia Van Riper
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2221
Subject(s) - perception , psychology , psychological intervention , developmental psychology , content analysis , qualitative research , down syndrome , social psychology , psychiatry , sociology , social science , neuroscience
In this study the authors explored maternal perceptions of life with Down Syndrome (DS) in Korea. Written responses to open-ended questions were collected as a part of a larger study and examined using content analysis. Most mothers commonly reported responses toward children with DS at both the societal and community level were negative. Many mothers acknowledged that even though there are ongoing challenges associated with being the mother of a child with DS, they have experienced unexpected joys as well. Increased awareness of cultural differences in beliefs and attitudes about children with DS and their care will help health care professionals develop culturally appropriate interventions.