ERIC Number: EJ1171928
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-1092-4388
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Well-Being and Resilience in Children with Speech and Language Disorders
Lyons, Rena; Roulstone, Sue
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, v61 n2 p324-344 Feb 2018
Purpose: Children with speech and language disorders are at risk in relation to psychological and social well-being. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of these children from their own perspectives focusing on risks to their well-being and protective indicators that may promote resilience. Method: Eleven 9- to 12-year-old children (4 boys and 7 girls) were recruited using purposeful sampling. One participant presented with a speech sound disorder, 1 presented with both a speech and language disorder, and 9 with language disorders. All were receiving additional educational supports. Narrative inquiry, a qualitative design, was employed. Data were generated in home and school settings using multiple semi-structured interviews with each child over a 6-month period. A total of 59 interviews were conducted. The data were analyzed to identify themes in relation to potential risk factors to well-being and protective strategies. Results: Potential risk factors in relation to well-being were communication impairment and disability, difficulties with relationships, and concern about academic achievement. Potential protective strategies were hope, agency, and positive relationships. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of listening to children's narratives so that those at risk in relation to well-being can be identified. Conceptualization of well-being and resilience within an ecological framework may enable identification of protective strategies at both individual and environmental levels that can be strengthened to mitigate negative experiences.
Descriptors: Speech Impairments, Language Impairments, Well Being, Children, Preadolescents, Resilience (Psychology), Qualitative Research, Semi Structured Interviews, Communication Problems, Disabilities, Interpersonal Relationship, Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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