Parent-child problem-solving interactions in families of visually impaired youth

Author(s)

R. T. Ammerman
Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
M. Hersen

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1991

Publication Title

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Volume

16

First Page

87

ISSN

0146-8693

Last Page

101

Abstract/Excerpt

Investigated problem-solving and conflict-resolution strategies, an important aspect of family functioning, in visually impaired adolescents and their parents. Visually impaired adolescents were compared to adolescents with spina bifida and a control group of adolescents without disabilities. Parent-adolescent dyads participated in a problem-solving discussion of topics reflecting family disagreement. Videotapes of these discussions were rated for patterns of interaction using the Marital Interaction Coding System (MICS-III). Examination of positive and negative reciprocal patterns of interaction using sequential analyses and contrasting frequencies of specific behavioral codes revealed no differences between groups for adolescents, mothers, and fathers on the problem-solving discussion. Results are discussed in terms of (a) the impact of visual impairment on family functioning and (b) the need to identify those subgroups of visually impaired and their families that may be at heightened risk for maladjustment.

NSUWorks Citation

Ammerman, R. T., Van Hasselt, V. B., Hersen, M. (1991). Parent-child problem-solving interactions in families of visually impaired youth. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 16, 87-101.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1232