Using Grief for Good: The Transformative Effect of Participatory Action Research for Parents With Intellectual Disability Who Have Experienced Child Removal

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-06-09 DOI:10.1111/jar.70066

Margaret Spencer, Susan Collings, Hannah Wilkinson

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Abstract

Background

Parents with intellectual disability experience high rates of child removal, which affects their well-being.

Method

Participatory action research (PAR) was undertaken with eight parents with intellectual disability who had children removed from their care. Parents were interviewed before and after the PAR. Three themes emerged: a safe space, revisiting the past and grief for good.

Result

Parents reported that participating in the PAR was cathartic, allowing them to transform feelings of grief and injustice into actions that benefitted other parents.

Conclusion

PAR can be transformative, enabling parents with intellectual disabilities to advocate for and contribute to improved practices.

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利用悲伤为善：参与式行动研究对经历过孩子被带走的智障父母的变革影响

智力残疾的父母有很高的孩子被带走的几率，这影响了他们的幸福。方法采用参与式行动研究（PAR）对8名智力残疾父母进行调查。父母们在PAR之前和之后接受了采访。三个主题出现了：一个安全的空间，重温过去和永远的悲伤。结果家长反映，参加PAR是一种宣泄，使他们将悲伤和不公正的情绪转化为有利于其他家长的行动。PAR具有变革性，使智障父母能够倡导并促进改进实践。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.