Psychosocial Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Parents of Children with Down Syndrome at Abune Baslios Primary and Middle School
| dc.contributor.advisor | Moges Ayele | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mekdes Shewakena | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-26T13:16:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-26T13:16:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The primary objective of the study was to understand the psychosocial challenges and coping mechanisms of parents of children with Down syndrome at Abune Basiliyos Primary and middle school. The Research utilizes qualitative research method. FGD, Interview and observations used for data collection purpose, the study participants purposively selected for the study. There were seven participants for in-depth interview and one focus group with four participants. The data analysis used a thematic approach to identify groups. Five themes are identified for this research this are Emotional and Psychological Reactions to Diagnosis, Social Challenge, Family Relationships, Coping Mechanisms and Fear and worry about the future. The finding of this study indicated that when parents raising a child with Down syndrome they face psychological, and social challenges. Most of parents who has a child with a Down syndrome use coping mechanisms to overcome that challenge. Key Words: Parenting, Down syndrome, social challenge, psychological challenge, coping mechanism. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8566 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Parenting Down syndrome social challenge psychological challenge coping mechanism. | |
| dc.title | Psychosocial Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Parents of Children with Down Syndrome at Abune Baslios Primary and Middle School | |
| dc.type | Thesis |