Family Engagement in Children with Mental Health Needs in a Chinese Context: A Dream or Reality?

Exploratory and qualitative in nature, this study aimed to identify the subjective experiences of Chinese parents with a child suspected of or diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in problem identification and management of the child, and to explore if the educational and...

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Published inJournal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work Vol. 23; no. 3-4; pp. 173 - 189
Main Authors Ma, Joyce L. C., Lai, Kelly Y. C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 02.10.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Caregivers
Child Care Services
Children
Childrens health
Decision making
Development Programs
dream
family engagement
Health Problems
Hong Kong
Management
Medical diagnosis
Mental Health
Parents
Parents & parenting
Qualitative research
reality
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Summary:Exploratory and qualitative in nature, this study aimed to identify the subjective experiences of Chinese parents with a child suspected of or diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in problem identification and management of the child, and to explore if the educational and mental health professionals have actively involved the parents in the decision-making process. A total of 24 parents/caregivers participated in this study. Data were collected through focus-group interviews and in-depth family interviews. Emerging from the data were seven major themes capturing the Chinese parents/caregivers' experience, with three themes in problem identification and four in helping the child. Implications of this study on our service development are discussed.
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ISSN:1531-3204
1531-3212
DOI:10.1080/15313204.2013.838815