Exploring Resilience in Mothers of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities in Thailand: A Qualitative Study

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2026-06-23 DOI:10.1111/jar.70271

Wattana Tejakum, Maria Truesdale, Deborah Cairns

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Abstract

Background

Raising adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Thailand is challenging. Whilst some mothers show resilience, limited understanding exists of the factors within these cultural contexts that contribute to resilience. This qualitative study explores experiences of mothers caring for adolescent children with intellectual disabilities in Thailand.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Thai mothers of adolescents with intellectual disabilities at the Rajanukul Institute in Thailand. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke (2006).

Results

Six themes were developed, detailing mothers' resilience journeys: becoming a mother of a child with intellectual disabilities, finding my way, navigating challenges, support systems, holding on to faith, and forward-thinking strategies.

Conclusion

This study reveals that resilience amongst mothers is a dynamic process shaped by personal attributes, coping strategies, social support, and cultural and spiritual beliefs. These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions to strengthen parental resilience.

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泰国智障青少年母亲的心理弹性：一项质性研究

背景在泰国抚养智障青少年是一项挑战。虽然有些母亲表现出适应力，但对这些文化背景中有助于适应力的因素的理解有限。本质性研究探讨泰国母亲照顾青少年智障儿童的经验。方法对泰国Rajanukul研究所12名智障青少年母亲进行半结构化访谈。在Braun和Clarke（2006）的指导下，使用主题分析对访谈记录进行分析。研究人员制定了六个主题，详细介绍了母亲的韧性历程：成为智障儿童的母亲、找到自己的道路、应对挑战、支持系统、坚持信念和前瞻性思维策略。结论母亲心理弹性是一个动态过程，受个人特质、应对策略、社会支持、文化和精神信仰等因素的影响。这些发现强调需要文化敏感的干预措施来加强父母的复原力。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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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.