Being a parent with a physical disability: an exploration of lived experiences

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dc.check.date2027-12-31
dc.contributor.advisorRyan, Christian
dc.contributor.advisorexternalLennon, Aisling
dc.contributor.advisorexternalBrennan, Emma
dc.contributor.authorDunne, Amandaen
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-01T09:02:46Z
dc.date.available2024-10-01T09:02:46Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.submitted2024
dc.description.abstractObjective: This thesis portfolio aims to (1) synthesise the qualitative literature exploring the parenting experiences of adults with both acquired and congenital physical disabilities, and (2) explore the parenting experiences of fathers with acquired physical disabilities. Methods: A systematic review and thematic synthesis were conducted to synthesise the qualitative literature exploring the parenting experiences of adults with physical disabilities. 11 studies were identified following searching of CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases, in addition to backward snowballing. All studies were also subjected to quality appraisal. Seven fathers with acquired physical disabilities were also interviewed about their parenting experiences, with an interpretative phenomenological analysis being undertaken to analyse the data collected. Results: Each of the studies within the systematic review were deemed to be of high quality, with seven themes identified from the thematic synthesis: stigmatisation and the need to prove competence as a parent; feeling underrepresented as a parent with a physical disability; environmental limitations; experiences of accessing support; using skills and strategies to fulfil parenting role; children’s roles and reactions, and changes as they grow, and safety, wellness and health when parenting with a physical disability. Three group experiential themes were identified from the interpretative phenomenological analysis of seven fathers’ interviews: (1) the meaning of fatherhood, (2) navigating a complex emotional landscape, and (3) the dynamic nature of relationships. Conclusions: A number of clinical implications stemming from the findings of both studies are discussed, in addition to important areas for future research.en
dc.description.statusNot peer revieweden
dc.description.versionAccepted Versionen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.citationDunne, A. 2024. Being a parent with a physical disability: an exploration of lived experiences. DClinPsych Thesis, University College Cork.
dc.identifier.endpage244
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/16471
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity College Corken
dc.rights© 2024, Amanda Dunne.
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectPhysical disabilities
dc.subjectParenting
dc.subjectCaregiving
dc.subjectQualitative methods
dc.subjectSystematic review
dc.subjectInterpretative phenomenological analysis
dc.titleBeing a parent with a physical disability: an exploration of lived experiences
dc.typeDoctoral thesisen
dc.type.qualificationlevelPractitioner Doctorateen
dc.type.qualificationnameDClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychologyen
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