%0 Journal Article
%T Social Problems and Coping Mechanisms in Families of Children with Special Needs£¿
%A Arzu Tanr£¿verdi
%A H¨¹lya Y¨¹ksel
%J -
%D 2019
%X This qualitative descriptive study aims to determine the problems in social relations faced by families with special needs regarding their children¡¯s impairment, and to examine the ways to cope with these problems. The study was conducted in April 2018, Malatya, Turkey. The study sample included 6 mothers and 4 fathers, and 2 focus group interviews were performed with them. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. The themes determined were: (1) Social exclusion and isolation and (2) coping mechanisms. 7 sub-categories were identified under social exclusion and isolation. Some of these categories included lack of social acceptance and support, being perceived as an infectious disease and stigmatization/labeling. Furthermore, 4 sub-categories were identified under coping mechanisms: Establishment of association; socialization with other families who have children with special needs; trying to be invisible in public places and religious values. The families should be supported through multi-faceted social programs to cope with social isolation and exclusion
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%K Sosyal D£¿£¿lanma
%K Damgalanma
%K Ba£¿ Etme Yollar£¿
%U http://dergipark.org.tr/ozelegitimdergisi/issue/29614/493089