Parental Attitudes in Families with a Dyslexic Child
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Authors
Sollier, Pierre
Issue Date
1988
Type
Thesis
Language
en
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Abstract
A study was conducted comparing parental attitudes in families with dyslexic children (D-families), compared to those in families without dyslexic children (ND-families). The base size was 2 x 8 families. Previously validated surveys were used. The review of the literature led to two hypotheses: 1) Mothers in D-families (D-mothers) are more overprotective than mothers in ND-families; 2) fathers in D-families (D-fathers) are more distant than fathers in ND-families. Both hypotheses were disproved. The discrepancy between the literature and the study can be explained by the fact that previous researchers drew their samples from a population showing psychopathological symptoms. The present study, however, shows significant differences in other attitudes: 1) D-mothers have a higher Rejecting score than ND-mothers; 2) D-fathers are more Possessive than ND-fathers. On a practical level, this study should lead therapists to determine whether these dynamics exist in the family and adapt the treatment plan accordingly.