Looking to the future: Adolescents with cerebral palsy talk about their aspirations - A narrative study
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Cussen, Amy, Howie, Linsey and Imms, Christine. (2012). Looking to the future: Adolescents with cerebral palsy talk about their aspirations - A narrative study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 34(24), pp. 2103 - 2110. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.672540
Authors | Cussen, Amy, Howie, Linsey and Imms, Christine |
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Abstract | Purpose: To explore the future hopes and aspirations of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) with a particular focus on their reflections on engagement in leisure activities. Method: This qualitative study used narrative inquiry methodology. Ten adolescents, aged 14–16 years with CP and Manual Ability Classification System levels ranging from I–IV, were purposively sampled from a longitudinal study of leisure participation. Data were gathered during two face–face interviews conducted approximately 1 month apart. Between interviews, photographs were taken by the adolescents to represent their visions of their future aspirations. In accordance with narrative inquiry methodology, the results were presented as individual stories constructed by the researcher. These narratives were subsequently analysed to produce themes representing the participants’ reflections on their future. Results: Three themes were developed: (i) Keeping close relationships, (ii) Choosing a future life of one’s own, (iii) Leisure in the years ahead. All the adolescents had aspirations for education, work, leisure and living situation. Conclusion: This study highlights the value of seeking information from adolescents with CP and suggests clinicians be aware of, and work to support their expectations for future study, employment and recreational engagement. |
Keywords | adolescent; aspirations; cerebral palsy; leisure activities; occupational therapy |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
Journal citation | 34 (24), pp. 2103 - 2110 |
Publisher | Informa UK Ltd |
ISSN | 0963-8288 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.672540 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84867289668 |
Page range | 2103 - 2110 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8qw76/looking-to-the-future-adolescents-with-cerebral-palsy-talk-about-their-aspirations-a-narrative-study
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