Parenting a child with disability: A mother’s reflection on the significance of social support

Sadiki, Marubini Christinah

doi:10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1157

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“…Raising a child with a disability causes significant life disruptions, increased levels of distress and marital tension (Sadiki 2023 ). Unlike the African proverb ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child, the single mothers in this study are largely isolated in their mothering of their children with a disability.…”

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South African single mothers’ experiences of raising a child with a disability

Mbanjwa,

Harvey

2023

African Journal of Disability

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Background: Historically, in South Africa (SA), single motherhood has been part of the landscape and continues to increase. Disability in children is also increasing, yet it remains under-researched. Mothers are often left to raise their children with a disability alone, yet their voiced maternal experiences continue to largely be unheard, particularly in SA.Objectives: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of single mothers raising a child with a disability in SA. Furthermore, the aim was to explore how these mothers navigate their complex realities and practice of mothering, and to amplify the voices of mothers. Finally, the study sought to shed light on the particular contextual factors that affect single maternal experiences in caring for a child with a disability.Method: Twelve South African single mothers raising a child with a disability between the ages of 7 years and 18 years were individually interviewed in this exploratory interpretivist study. Thematic analysis was utilised on the data.Results: The four themes highlight the complex, multi-level strain of raising a child with a disability, which has had a significant impact on the social, financial and emotional facets of single mothers’ lives.Conclusion and contribution: The findings of the study are important for developing a thorough understanding of the needs of single mothers in this specific context as well as their daily experiences as mothers of children with disabilities. These needs include the necessity of psychosocial support and equipping single mothers with accurate knowledge about their child’s disability so that they can make better accommodations for themselves and their child.

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“…An advert calling for participants was circulated on the first author's Facebook page and distributed to support groups of parents of children with disabilities. The six steps of thematic analysis (TA) were used on the data (Braun & Clarke 2006, 2023.…”

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South African single mothers’ experiences of raising a child with a disability

Mbanjwa,

Harvey

2023

African Journal of Disability

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Building Sustainable Societies: The Role of Technology in Empowering Momtrepreneurs of Children with Special Needs

Altinay,

Evcimen,

Dagli

et al. 2024

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This study investigates the technology usage patterns among mothers of children with special needs, focusing on their proficiency, frequency, and purposes of computer and internet use. The aim of this study is to reveal the level of technology use of mothers with disabled children and the difficulties they experience in this regard. In addition, this study is expected to reveal the level of knowledge that mothers have about both the use of technological devices and their applications and to guide projects and development programs to be carried out for mothers. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 mothers whose children attend Famagusta Special Education and Job Training School. The findings reveal that while a significant portion of the participants are beginners or lack confidence in using computers, 87.5 percent of the respondents utilize the internet regularly, primarily for accessing information related to their children’s disabilities and for entertainment purposes. Despite some mothers having received formal training in computer usage, the majority indicated a need for further education to enhance their technological skills. This study underscores the necessity of tailored programs to support these mothers in effectively leveraging technology for their personal and familial needs, contributing to broader discussions on gender equality and empowerment within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Parenting a child with disability: A mother’s reflection on the significance of social support

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South African single mothers’ experiences of raising a child with a disability

South African single mothers’ experiences of raising a child with a disability

Building Sustainable Societies: The Role of Technology in Empowering Momtrepreneurs of Children with Special Needs

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