Living with a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : an interpretative phenomenological analysis

Dongola, Edzani Onica

dc.contributor.advisor	Ferns, Ilse
dc.contributor.author	Dongola, Edzani Onica
dc.date.accessioned	2019-05-22T12:02:43Z
dc.date.available	2019-05-22T12:02:43Z
dc.date.issued	2018-11
dc.identifier.citation	Dongola, Edzani Onica (2018) Living with a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : an interpretative phenomenological analysis, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25467>
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25467
dc.description.abstract	This qualitative study explored the experiences of individuals living with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these individuals make meaning of this experience. The data for this study was collected from five (5) individuals between the ages of 12 and 19, who shared their experience of living with siblings diagnosed with ASD. The data was analysed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis method (IPA). I conclude that although living with a sibling diagnosed with ASD is a challenging experience, the way one makes meaning from the experience contributes greatly to their interpretation of their experience thereof; and therefore, making it a positive experience. The participants in this study showed great maturity and resilience. The findings of this study will be useful to parents, professionals and those who engage with individuals living with a sibling diagnosed with ASD.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (vii, 118 leaves) : color illustrations
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Autism spectrum disorder	en
dc.subject	Siblings	en
dc.subject	Interpretative phenomenological analysis	en
dc.subject	Normal functioning	en
dc.subject	Making meaning, bio-ecological model	en
dc.subject	Family	en
dc.subject	Living with	en
dc.subject	DSM-5	en
dc.subject.ddc	616.85882
dc.subject.lcsh	Children with autism spectrum disorders -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh	Autistic children -- Attitudes
dc.subject.lcsh	Behavior disorders in children
dc.subject.lcsh	Autistic children -- Family relationships
dc.subject.lcsh	Developmentally disabled children
dc.title	Living with a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder : an interpretative phenomenological analysis	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Psychology
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Psychology in Research Consultation)