Date Available
12-7-2021
Year of Publication
2021
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education
First Advisor
Dr. Debra Harley
Abstract
This research study provides important insights on the psychosocial stressors faced by U.S. Arab immigrants when raising a child with ASD, their perceptions of rehabilitation counseling, and the implications of rehabilitation counseling practice based on gender, age, education, and race. More specifically, this study has provided a detailed literature review as well as new insights into the challenges faced by the caregivers and recommendations that rehabilitation counselors should consider when helping these families overcome psychosocial issues and adjust to their circumstances. Using the DASS-21 questionnaire and a multi-factor analysis, it has identified specific groups of caregivers that may need help from rehabilitation counselors. Overall, this data-driven study has developed promising ways to promote positive change in the American Arab community regarding caregiving of children with ASD.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2021.436
Recommended Citation
Alfulayyih, Maram, "REHABILITATION COUNSELING PERCEPTIONS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS OF ARAB-IMMIGRANT CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER" (2021). Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education. 105.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsrc_etds/105
