Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the Philippines, presenting significant challenges for families. This qualitative study explores the experiences of five mothers raising children with Down Syndrome, revealing their initial struggles with denial, managing expec...
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University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate School
2025-01-01
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Down Syndrome is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the Philippines, presenting significant challenges for families. This qualitative study explores the experiences of five mothers raising children with Down Syndrome, revealing their initial struggles with denial, managing expectations, behavioral issues, caregiver fatigue, and anxieties about the future. However, the study finds that these mothers ultimately learn to accept their child's condition, embrace their role, and find strength in love and faith. This research emphasizes the need for increased public awareness and support for families affected by Down Syndrome. It also recommends future research incorporate diverse perspectives from fathers, siblings, and families from various backgrounds to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and coping mechanisms associated with raising a child with Down Syndrome.
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| spelling | doaj-art-bd5fb58df1024d50a04b5d9a52082ef12025-02-02T16:22:48ZengUniversity of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate SchoolPhilippine Social Science Journal2672-31072704-288X2025-01-017410.52006/main.v7i4.1060Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down SyndromeAlyanna V. Zabala0Araceli C. Doromal1University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City, PhilippinesUniversity of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City, Philippines Down Syndrome is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the Philippines, presenting significant challenges for families. This qualitative study explores the experiences of five mothers raising children with Down Syndrome, revealing their initial struggles with denial, managing expectations, behavioral issues, caregiver fatigue, and anxieties about the future. However, the study finds that these mothers ultimately learn to accept their child's condition, embrace their role, and find strength in love and faith. This research emphasizes the need for increased public awareness and support for families affected by Down Syndrome. It also recommends future research incorporate diverse perspectives from fathers, siblings, and families from various backgrounds to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and coping mechanisms associated with raising a child with Down Syndrome. https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/1060Special education, Down syndrome, Mothers, Phenomenology, Philippines |
| spellingShingle | Alyanna V. Zabala Araceli C. Doromal Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome Philippine Social Science Journal Special education, Down syndrome, Mothers, Phenomenology, Philippines |
| title | Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome |
| title_full | Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome |
| title_fullStr | Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome |
| title_full_unstemmed | Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome |
| title_short | Denying to Embracing: A Mother's Path to Acceptance, Love, and Resilience in Raising a Child with Down Syndrome |
| title_sort | denying to embracing a mother s path to acceptance love and resilience in raising a child with down syndrome |
| topic | Special education, Down syndrome, Mothers, Phenomenology, Philippines |
| url | https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/1060 |
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