Arab Parents' Attitudes toward Out-of-Home Placement of Their Adult Children with Psychiatric Disability

Abstract

Background:The decision of out-of-home placement for the Arab population is a very stressful event that sometimes causes a real crisis situation for them, because of cultural assumptions and attitudes against placement. The tradition in the Arab culture is to take care of their offspring at home, no matter how serious the situation is. Mental health is also a case of chronic illness and it is very important for us to understand who are those who are willing to place their adult child and what the factors are that make them to do this decision. Better understanding will lead to better use of the services that the state offers them. The rate of placement in Arab society remains significantly lower than among the Jewish population of Israel. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes of Arab parents who have an adult son or daughter with a psychiatric disability toward out-of home placement. Method: A convenience sample of 189 parents of adult children with a mental disability from the Arab population of Israel. The questionnaires included were assessing social support, emotional stress, cognitive appraisal of the situation, and various socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Parents who chose home placement reported being in a better financial position and were more religious than parents who chose out-of-home placement. Parents who chose to care for their children at home had a significantly higher perception of this as a challenge. The decision regarding the child's placement 33

Spiritual Needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Foster Parents

“…Foster children's spiritual beliefs (Gillum & O'Brien, 2010) helped them make meaning when faced with difficult issues, such as loss (Coholic, 2011). Foster parents used the created meaning to talk with foster children and workers (Furman, Benson, Grimwood, & Canda, 2004) in a way that was similar to how they might talk about it with their birth families (Duvdevany, Azaiza, & Rbach, 2012).…”

Physical needs of Aboriginal foster parents

“…A level of basic need was identified as above the poverty line (Dolan et al 2009;Glover & Glenwick 2009;Zlotnick et al 2010). However, one's financial situation (Duvdevany et al 2012) also depended on the family's skills for budgeting and spending (Schneider et al 2009).…”

“…However, one's financial situation (Duvdevany et al . ) also depended on the family's skills for budgeting and spending (Schneider et al . ).…”

“…There are multiple references to the importance of physical wellbeing among foster parents in their decision to continue or quit fostering (Bolen et al 2008;Breggin 2009;Farmer 2010;Hojer & Sjoblom 2010;Courtney et al 2011;Lopez et al 2011;Proctor et al 2011;Duvdevany et al 2012;Langosch 2012), suggesting that this is an important area to study. While there are references to physical health among non-Aboriginal foster parents (Snowden et al 2008;Farruggia & Sorkin 2009;Gramkowski et al 2009;Schneiderman et al 2011), there are few among Aboriginal foster parents.…”

“…; Duvdevany et al . ; Langosch ), suggesting that this is an important area to study. While there are references to physical health among non‐Aboriginal foster parents (Snowden et al .…”