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The Experiences Of Caregivers Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia, Molly E. Wassman
The Experiences Of Caregivers Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia, Molly E. Wassman
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The Alzheimer’s Association indicates there are almost 15 million caregivers providing care to those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (2011). Oftentimes family members willingly assume the role of caregiver for their loved ones as dementia progresses and cognitive abilities begin to fail. As a result, this qualitative research sought to explore the experiences of caregivers caring for a loved one with dementia. Seven participants were asked open-ended questions designed to elicit responses that explained their experiences caring for a loved one with dementia. The research participants were the primary caregivers for their loved ones for whom they were either …
Adoptive Parents' Experieince With International Adoption: Children With Attachment Or Behavioral Challenges, Heather Deveny-Leggitt
Adoptive Parents' Experieince With International Adoption: Children With Attachment Or Behavioral Challenges, Heather Deveny-Leggitt
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The research project is a qualitative study that explored parents’ experience of international adoption of children who had emotional, behavioral, and/or attachment challenges, as well as parents’ corresponding emotions with such experiences. The data was analyzed using content analysis, or grounded theory, approach as described by Berg (2009). The conceptual framework used to construct and interpret meaning of participants interviews included both ecosystems and psychodynamic theories. Two semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants from different mid-west cities who had adopted children internationally and identified their children as having emotional, behavioral, and/or attachment challenges. The following themes were found: a) primary …