Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Advisor
Chang, Janet C.
Second Advisor
McCaslin, Rosemary
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the perceptions of parents of different cultures on how to cope with stress in relation to caring for a child with Down syndrome. This study targeted parents that attend Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) support groups. DSALA has support groups all over Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The sample of participants consisted of nine Caucasian, eight Latino, and three multiethnic mothers for a total of twenty.
Recommended Citation
Campos, Claudia Edith and Corrales, Lizbeth Anahi, "Down syndrome: Parental strategies for stress among cultures" (2008). Theses Digitization Project. 3562.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3562
