TY - JOUR
T1 - Perspectives of adolescents with visual impairments on social support from their parents
AU - Chang, Sophie Chien Huey
AU - Schaller, James
PY - 2000/2
Y1 - 2000/2
N2 - This qualitative study investigated the perceptions of 12 adolescents with visual impairments on the social support they received from their parents. Data were generated from in-depth interviews, field notes, a reflexive journal, informal observations, and time lines of life events. Emerging themes illustrated processes by which participants received emotional, informational, and tangible support. The implications for the training of parents, rehabilitation counselors, and educators are provided.
AB - This qualitative study investigated the perceptions of 12 adolescents with visual impairments on the social support they received from their parents. Data were generated from in-depth interviews, field notes, a reflexive journal, informal observations, and time lines of life events. Emerging themes illustrated processes by which participants received emotional, informational, and tangible support. The implications for the training of parents, rehabilitation counselors, and educators are provided.
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U2 - 10.1177/0145482x0009400202
DO - 10.1177/0145482x0009400202
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0033961110
SN - 0145-482X
VL - 94
SP - 69
EP - 84
JO - Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
JF - Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
IS - 2
ER -