Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea
<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigates the lived experiences of Korean parents caring for children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities, focusing on the challenges they face. It highlights systemic and societal factors, including gaps in diagnostic processes,...
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| description | <b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigates the lived experiences of Korean parents caring for children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities, focusing on the challenges they face. It highlights systemic and societal factors, including gaps in diagnostic processes, financial support, access to information, and inclusive education. <b>Methods</b>: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 parents, recruited through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key patterns and challenges in their experiences. <b>Results</b>: Parents reported significant difficulties, including delayed and insensitive diagnostic processes, financial burdens due to inadequate welfare support, and limited access to coordinated information. Educational challenges included disabling attitudes among teachers and a lack of genuine inclusion. Societal stigma further compounded their struggles. Despite these obstacles, parents demonstrated resilience and advocated for their children’s needs. Despite these obstacles, parents demonstrated resilience and advocated for their children’s needs. <b>Conclusions</b>: This study provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by parents of disabled children in South Korea, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for these families. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-563e89cacc7f43228e82326d4ff0e59f2025-08-20T03:43:37ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672025-02-0112328410.3390/children12030284Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South KoreaBogcheon Choi0Department of Rehabilitation, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigates the lived experiences of Korean parents caring for children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities, focusing on the challenges they face. It highlights systemic and societal factors, including gaps in diagnostic processes, financial support, access to information, and inclusive education. <b>Methods</b>: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 parents, recruited through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key patterns and challenges in their experiences. <b>Results</b>: Parents reported significant difficulties, including delayed and insensitive diagnostic processes, financial burdens due to inadequate welfare support, and limited access to coordinated information. Educational challenges included disabling attitudes among teachers and a lack of genuine inclusion. Societal stigma further compounded their struggles. Despite these obstacles, parents demonstrated resilience and advocated for their children’s needs. Despite these obstacles, parents demonstrated resilience and advocated for their children’s needs. <b>Conclusions</b>: This study provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by parents of disabled children in South Korea, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for these families.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/3/284children with disabilitiesparenting challengesparental lived experiencesfamily support systemsqualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Bogcheon Choi Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea Children children with disabilities parenting challenges parental lived experiences family support systems qualitative research |
| title | Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea |
| title_full | Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea |
| title_fullStr | Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea |
| title_short | Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea |
| title_sort | giving voices qualitative study on parental experiences of caring for children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities in south korea |
| topic | children with disabilities parenting challenges parental lived experiences family support systems qualitative research |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/3/284 |
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