Culturally Diverse Parents' Perspectives on Self-Determination Academic Article

abstract

• Current research examining self-determination in cultural contexts has yielded mixed findings. This qualitative interview study collected rich information from parents of four major cultures about their understanding of self-determination and their daily engagement in self-determination related activities with their children with disabilities. Various culturally-related patterns were found indicating differences between parents of mainstream culture and other cultures. Differences existed in the following areas: understanding the concept of self-determination; talking to the child about strengths and weaknesses; promoting self-efficacy; and teaching independent living, goal setting, problem solving and decision making skills. Implications and recommendations for future research are provided. Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

authors

• Zhang, Dalun

published proceedings

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

author list (cited authors)

• Zhang, D., Landmark, L., Grenwelge, C., & Montoya, L.

complete list of authors

• Zhang, Dalun||Landmark, Leena||Grenwelge, Cheryl||Montoya, Linda

publication date

• June 2010

published in

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES  Journal

start page

• 175

end page

• 186

volume

• 45

issue

• 2