Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
fathers, children with disability, chronic disability, families
College
Nursing
Abstract
The presence of a child with a chronic disability is often considered a major stressor, imposing profound effects on families. Currently, between 5-31% of children in the United States are afflicted with chronic disability; a trend that is deeply impacting families and society as expanding technology increases life expectancy for these children1. A number of studies have focused on families raising a child with a disability, but minimal information has been obtained about fathers and their experiences. The purpose of this project was to gain information about challenges and concerns fathers have along with resources they have utilized in raising their disabled child.
Recommended Citation
Groesbeck, Michelle and Mandleco, Dr. Barbara
(2013)
"The Experiences of Fathers Raising a Child who has a Disability,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1651.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1651