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Research paper thumbnail of Becoming a Parent of a Child with Special Needs: Perspectives from Korean Mothers Living in the United States

International Journal of Disability Development and Education, Mar 8, 2016

Abstract The current study aimed to explore how cultural contexts influence the attitudes of moth... more Abstract The current study aimed to explore how cultural contexts influence the attitudes of mothers raising children with disabilities. Semi-structured in-depth interviews of seven immigrant Korean mothers regarding their personal experiences within the complexities of the special education system in the United States were analysed to identify factors that help mothers to thrive in the face of numerous challenges they encountered when working with professionals from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Narratives revealed that support groups, parent–professional relationships and cultural norms served as motivational factors that encouraged mothers to take initiative in proactively seeking ways to meet the needs of their children. Findings highlight the importance of a professional’s genuine attitude and open-mindedness when approaching culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Research paper thumbnail of A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship Between the Trajectory of Mobile Phone Dependency, Social Capital, and Depression in Early Adolescents

Korean Journal of Child Studies, 2021

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the trajectory of mobile phone dependency and determin... more Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the trajectory of mobile phone dependency and determine the longitudinal pathways between the trajectory of mobile phone dependency, social capital, and depression in early adolescents. Methods: This study used data from the 2nd to 5th wave of the 2,378 4th graders panel of the Korea Children and Youth Panel Survey 2010 (KCYPS 2010). Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlations, Latent Growth Modeling (LGM), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 20.0. Results: First, from the fifth to eighth grade, the trajectory of mobile phone dependency of early adolescents increased over time, but the trend has gradually decreased. Second, in the fifth grade, the more psychological and emotional support one experienced from parents, peers, and teachers, the lower the intercept of mobile phone dependency, and the slower the trend of change in growth over time. Third, the mobile phone dependency in the fifth grade had a significant effect on depression in the eighth grade. Lastly, while social capital in early adolescence did not show a significant direct effect on depression, it had an indirect effect on depression through the intercept of mobile phone dependency. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that supportive social relationships can be an important protective factor against mobile phone dependency and the emotional health of early adolescents. For prospective intervention in mobile phone dependency, it would be necessary to help early adolescents develop supportive relationships with parents, peers, and teachers and have positive emotional experiences with them.

Research paper thumbnail of Embracing Each Other and Growing Together: Redefining the Meaning of Caregiving a Child with Disabilities

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of A Multifaceted Model of Changes and Adaptation among Korean Mothers of Children with Disabilities

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Learning to Live With Ambiguity: Rethinking Ambiguous Loss for Mothers of Children With Disabilities

SAGE Open

The purpose of this study was to explore the mothering experiences of children with disabilities.... more The purpose of this study was to explore the mothering experiences of children with disabilities. The theory of ambiguous loss was applied to interpret the meanings that mothers give to the process of caregiving and the ways they stay proactive in the midst of challenges. Eleven mothers of children ages 6 to 35 with various disabilities participated in in-depth interviews to talk about their child’s educational history, their family’s routine, and the rewards and challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Findings illustrate that the mothers faced different experiences of ambiguity depending on the visible or invisible nature of their child’s disabilities. However, regardless of the nature of the disabilities, the mothers had learned to live with ambiguity in the face of new and continuous challenges. They did this by redefining their lives through maintaining valued identities as mothers and redefining the meaning of family. Findings also imply that the scope of ambiguous los...

Research paper thumbnail of Embracing each other and growing together: Redefining the meaning of caregiving a child with disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies. DOI 10.1007/s10826-015-0175-x

The present study examined the dynamic and complex nature of raising children with disabilities f... more The present study examined the dynamic and complex nature of raising children with disabilities focusing on the processes that mothers went through as they came to embrace their children within their family life context over time. Narratives of parenting experiences were obtained via in-depth interviews of eleven mothers whose children were at different ages, ranging from 6 to 35. Their narratives showed that the process of embracing the child's disability is gradual. Many mothers in this study were fully aware of their children's limitations but at the same time, looking for better ways to support them. As mothers mature in their roles as caregivers and are able to transform their perspectives through a deliberate reflective process, their children can also become partners with their mothers and self-advocates who seek to take charge of their own lives in the midst of life challenges. The findings in this study pointed to the importance of a process-oriented approach with a strength-based focus while considering contextually rich family dynamics and how they change over time.

Research paper thumbnail of Becoming a Parent of a Child with Special Needs: Perspectives from Korean Mothers Living in the United States

International Journal of Disability Development and Education, Mar 8, 2016

Abstract The current study aimed to explore how cultural contexts influence the attitudes of moth... more Abstract The current study aimed to explore how cultural contexts influence the attitudes of mothers raising children with disabilities. Semi-structured in-depth interviews of seven immigrant Korean mothers regarding their personal experiences within the complexities of the special education system in the United States were analysed to identify factors that help mothers to thrive in the face of numerous challenges they encountered when working with professionals from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Narratives revealed that support groups, parent–professional relationships and cultural norms served as motivational factors that encouraged mothers to take initiative in proactively seeking ways to meet the needs of their children. Findings highlight the importance of a professional’s genuine attitude and open-mindedness when approaching culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Research paper thumbnail of A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship Between the Trajectory of Mobile Phone Dependency, Social Capital, and Depression in Early Adolescents

Korean Journal of Child Studies, 2021

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the trajectory of mobile phone dependency and determin... more Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the trajectory of mobile phone dependency and determine the longitudinal pathways between the trajectory of mobile phone dependency, social capital, and depression in early adolescents. Methods: This study used data from the 2nd to 5th wave of the 2,378 4th graders panel of the Korea Children and Youth Panel Survey 2010 (KCYPS 2010). Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlations, Latent Growth Modeling (LGM), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 20.0. Results: First, from the fifth to eighth grade, the trajectory of mobile phone dependency of early adolescents increased over time, but the trend has gradually decreased. Second, in the fifth grade, the more psychological and emotional support one experienced from parents, peers, and teachers, the lower the intercept of mobile phone dependency, and the slower the trend of change in growth over time. Third, the mobile phone dependency in the fifth grade had a significant effect on depression in the eighth grade. Lastly, while social capital in early adolescence did not show a significant direct effect on depression, it had an indirect effect on depression through the intercept of mobile phone dependency. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that supportive social relationships can be an important protective factor against mobile phone dependency and the emotional health of early adolescents. For prospective intervention in mobile phone dependency, it would be necessary to help early adolescents develop supportive relationships with parents, peers, and teachers and have positive emotional experiences with them.

Research paper thumbnail of Embracing Each Other and Growing Together: Redefining the Meaning of Caregiving a Child with Disabilities

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of A Multifaceted Model of Changes and Adaptation among Korean Mothers of Children with Disabilities

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Learning to Live With Ambiguity: Rethinking Ambiguous Loss for Mothers of Children With Disabilities

SAGE Open

The purpose of this study was to explore the mothering experiences of children with disabilities.... more The purpose of this study was to explore the mothering experiences of children with disabilities. The theory of ambiguous loss was applied to interpret the meanings that mothers give to the process of caregiving and the ways they stay proactive in the midst of challenges. Eleven mothers of children ages 6 to 35 with various disabilities participated in in-depth interviews to talk about their child’s educational history, their family’s routine, and the rewards and challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Findings illustrate that the mothers faced different experiences of ambiguity depending on the visible or invisible nature of their child’s disabilities. However, regardless of the nature of the disabilities, the mothers had learned to live with ambiguity in the face of new and continuous challenges. They did this by redefining their lives through maintaining valued identities as mothers and redefining the meaning of family. Findings also imply that the scope of ambiguous los...

Research paper thumbnail of Embracing each other and growing together: Redefining the meaning of caregiving a child with disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies. DOI 10.1007/s10826-015-0175-x

The present study examined the dynamic and complex nature of raising children with disabilities f... more The present study examined the dynamic and complex nature of raising children with disabilities focusing on the processes that mothers went through as they came to embrace their children within their family life context over time. Narratives of parenting experiences were obtained via in-depth interviews of eleven mothers whose children were at different ages, ranging from 6 to 35. Their narratives showed that the process of embracing the child's disability is gradual. Many mothers in this study were fully aware of their children's limitations but at the same time, looking for better ways to support them. As mothers mature in their roles as caregivers and are able to transform their perspectives through a deliberate reflective process, their children can also become partners with their mothers and self-advocates who seek to take charge of their own lives in the midst of life challenges. The findings in this study pointed to the importance of a process-oriented approach with a strength-based focus while considering contextually rich family dynamics and how they change over time.