Religious beliefs of parents of children with visual impairments

J. N. Erin, D. Rudin, M. Njoroge

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Abstract

Religion frequently plays a role in parents' adaptation to their children's disability. This article examines the religious perceptions of 161 parents of children with visual impairments, as indicated in their responses to a questionnaire. The areas that were investigated included changes in parents' religious beliefs following the diagnosis of their children's disability, interpretations of the cause of the disability, and perceptions of support from their religious communities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)157-162
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
Volume85
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology
  • Rehabilitation

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