Greeff Abraham P, Nolting Claudia
Department of Psychology.
Fam Syst Health. 2013 Dec;31(4):396-405. doi: 10.1037/a0035059.
This study aimed to identify strengths and resources associated with the adaptation of families from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa following the diagnosis of a child with a developmental disability. Data was collected from parents (N = 40), as family representatives, using 7 self-report questionnaires and an open-ended question. The results showed positive correlations between an acceptance of the situation, positive patterns of family communication, commitment to the family unit, a positive attitude toward new experiences and challenges, and family adaptation, whereas incendiary communication and the age of the child were found to be inversely correlated with family adaptation. The quality of family patterns of communication was found to be the most significant predictor of family adaptation. The findings can be used to enrich existing family interventions to promote family resilience and affirm the reparative potential of families.
本研究旨在确定南非先前处于不利背景的家庭在孩子被诊断为发育障碍后，与家庭适应相关的优势和资源。作为家庭代表，我们使用7份自我报告问卷和一个开放式问题，从40位家长那里收集了数据。结果显示，对现状的接受、积极的家庭沟通模式、对家庭单位的承诺、对新经历和挑战的积极态度与家庭适应之间存在正相关，而煽动性沟通和孩子的年龄与家庭适应呈负相关。研究发现，家庭沟通模式的质量是家庭适应的最重要预测因素。这些研究结果可用于丰富现有的家庭干预措施，以促进家庭恢复力，并肯定家庭的修复潜力。
