Exploring the Advocacy Process and Its Products among Parents of Children with Disabilities

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  • Author(s): Burke, Meghan; Tovar, Janeth; Rios, Kristina (ORCID Rios, Kristina (ORCID 0000-0002-5584-525X)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Exceptionality. 2022 30(3):187-200.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
    Tests/Questionnaires
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      14
    • Subject Terms:
      Advocacy; Parent Role; Parent Attitudes; Experience; Children; Students with Disabilities; Educational Legislation; Equal Education; Federal Legislation; Family School Relationship; Interpersonal Relationship; Student Needs; Learning Disabilities; Positive Attitudes; Negative Attitudes; Cooperation
    • Subject Terms:
      Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/09362835.2021.1968403
    • ISSN:
      0936-2835
      1532-7035
    • Abstract:
      Advocacy is often an expectation for parents of children with disabilities. However, little is known about the process and products (i.e., outcomes) of parent advocacy experiences. Without understanding parent perceptions of their advocacy experiences, it is difficult to measure the effectiveness of parent advocacy. To this end, the purpose of this study was to explore positive (i.e., successful) and negative (i.e., unsuccessful) advocacy experiences of parents of children with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 43 parents of children with disabilities. Constant comparative analysis was used to analyze the interview data. The advocacy process was the same regardless of whether the advocacy experience was positive or negative. Participants reported positive advocacy experiences reinforced future advocacy efforts whereas negative advocacy experiences had mixed effects on their future advocacy. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1357688