TY - JOUR
T1 - Foster parents' early adaptation to the placement of a child with developmental disabilities in their home.
AU - Rodriguez, J. A.
AU - Jones, E. G.
PY - 1996/4
Y1 - 1996/4
N2 - Eight foster parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) were interviewed about their early adaptation to placement of the child in their homes. Analysis using a grounded theory methodology showed important adaptations in the physiological, role function, interdependence, and self-concept modes of adaptation. Parents described less attention to their own physical health, dominance of the parenting role over all other roles, decreased social interactions, and a sense of personal satisfaction in response to placement of a child with DD in their homes. Implications for nursing practice are included.
AB - Eight foster parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) were interviewed about their early adaptation to placement of the child in their homes. Analysis using a grounded theory methodology showed important adaptations in the physiological, role function, interdependence, and self-concept modes of adaptation. Parents described less attention to their own physical health, dominance of the parenting role over all other roles, decreased social interactions, and a sense of personal satisfaction in response to placement of a child with DD in their homes. Implications for nursing practice are included.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0882-5963(96)80068-6
DO - 10.1016/S0882-5963(96)80068-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 8935583
AN - SCOPUS:0030114559
SN - 0882-5963
VL - 11
SP - 111
EP - 118
JO - Journal of pediatric nursing
JF - Journal of pediatric nursing
IS - 2
ER -