Exploring the experiences of fathers who have a child with a learning disability.

Why you should read this article: • To read about contemporary UK-based literature on fathers’ experiences of having a child with a learning disability • To recognise that having a child with a learning disability can affect all aspects of a father’s life • To appreciate the need for tailored suppor...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 22 - 30
Autores principales: Cartwright, Emily, Douglass, Emma
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Jun2024
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          Intellectual Disability
          Parents of Children with Disabilities Psychosocial Factors
          Fathers Psychosocial Factors
          Support, Psychosocial
          Life Experiences
          Thematic Analysis
          Stereotyping
          Sex Factors
          Parenthood
          Grief
          United Kingdom
          Human
          Systematic Review
          CINAHL Database
          Psycinfo
          Personal Loss
          Stigma
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      ab: Why you should read this article: • To read about contemporary UK-based literature on fathers’ experiences of having a child with a learning disability • To recognise that having a child with a learning disability can affect all aspects of a father’s life • To appreciate the need for tailored support for fathers of a child with a learning disability. Children with learning disabilities often require greater levels of support from their parents than other children. However, there can be differences in the caring experiences of mothers and fathers. This literature review aimed to develop an understanding of fathers’ experiences of caring for children with learning disabilities in the UK. Analysis of seven UK studies identified two overarching themes – gender stereotypes in parenthood and loss of imagined future. Findings suggest that parenting a child with a learning disability can be a positive experience for fathers but can involve a journey through loss and grief before eventual acceptance of their child’s condition. Tailored interventions, such as male-only support groups, might help fathers as they move through this journey.
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