Opinions Of Parents Research Articles

Актуальные потребности людей с РАС и другими ментальными особенностями в доступности учреждений культуры

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives. </strong>Sociocultural inclusion in Russia is becoming more stable and systematic. Researching the current needs of visitors with mental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), when visiting cultural institutions is a necessary step for obtaining information that staff can use to improve and personalize inclusive programs. This study presents the collection and analysis of feedback from adult participants in inclusive programs and their accompanying individuals, conducted to enhance the quality of inclusive activities. The representativeness of parental opinions as a full reflection of children’s needs was also examined.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Methods. </strong>The study’s materials were gathered from participants in the “12MM!” project: 39 adults with ASD and their accompanying parents without developmental disabilities. The participants were divided into two groups of respondents, with each group further divided into two subgroups. The study was based on a survey administered using Google Forms. The frequencies of response variants across different groups were compared using the two-sample Newcombe-Wilson test.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Results. </strong>The findings revealed statistically significant differences in responses between adult participants with ASD without functional speech and intellectual impairments and those accompanying participants with ASD who have functional speech and/or intellectual disabilities. At the same time, participants in both groups agreed on the advantage of attending events where all participants are already familiar with each other and share similar characteristics, compared to participating in inclusive groups with an unpredictable composition formed through open registration.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Conclusions. </strong>Obtaining formative and substantive feedback from visitors with ASD and other mental characteristics is an important component in the development of inclusive activities within cultural institutions, as it allows for the consideration of the target audience’s current needs and requests when designing and implementing various events. It is critical to consider the statistically significant differences in data obtained from adult respondents with ASD and their neurotypical relatives, which indicate a different understanding of the special needs prevent the inclusion of individuals with mental characteristics in sociocultural activities.</p>

Parent and Guardian Opinions on Obesity Medications Use in Adolescents with Obesity and Related Comorbidities.

Background: There are now four FDA-approved anti-obesity medications (AOMs) for youth ≥12 years, which can be effective therapies to treat obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Objectives: This study describes parent/guardian (caregiver) openness to using AOMs for adolescents with obesity and evaluates factors that may contribute to openness. Methods: Caregivers of adolescents aged 12-17 years were surveyed. Self-reported height, weight, demographic information, family, and personal history of obesity or obesity-related comorbidities were collected. Participants rated their openness to starting an AOM for their child for obesity alone or obesity-related comorbidities on a 7-point Likert scale. A Likert rating of less than 4 was considered "less open" versus 4-7 was considered "more open." Results: A total of 344 participants completed the survey. Average openness toward AOM use for obesity as the only indication (as opposed to comorbid conditions) was 3.2 ± 1.74. Caregivers who were knowledgeable that the FDA-approved AOM use in adolescents had greater odds of being open to using these medications compared with caregivers who were not knowledgeable (odds ratio: 2.18; 95% confidence interval: 1.25-2.86). Conclusions: Caregivers reported openness to starting an AOM if they had prior knowledge of these medications, highlighting the need for family education on AOM use and indications.

PEDAGOGICAL VALUE AND RELEVANCE OF THE PLAY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PARENTS OF STUDENTS OF YOUNGER SCHOOL AGE AND TEACHERS

The subject of the research is the pedagogical value and relevance of the play from the perspective of parents of students of younger school age and teachers. The aim of this research is to examine the opinions of parents and teachers about the importance of play in children's development. A descriptive method and surveying technique were applied. The sample consisted of 200 parents of students of younger school age and 145 teachers from the Republic of Serbia. The research results show that parents and teachers recognize the importance of play in children's development, while there are certain statistically significant differences between sociodemographic variables and the opinions of parents of students of younger school age and teachers regarding the importance of play in children's development. Interesting findings of the research show that unlike parents who self-assess that they know how to recognize the play that the child needs, teachers' agreement with this item is lower, while teachers do not fully agree that parents know how to recognize the play that the child needs. In accordance with these results, further research can direct attention to ways of promoting the play among modern parents. Also, further research can focus on the partnership between family and school in the context of children's play, whereby teachers as professionals and reflective practitioners should point out to parents the pedagogical value and relevance of play in children's development.

The Views of Primary School Teachers and Parents on Homework at the Primary School Level

This study aims to determine primary school teachers and parents' views on homework at the primary school level. The research was conducted using a phenomenological design and qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 27 primary school teachers, who were working in various public schools, and 31 parents of primary school students, all from a province in Türkiye during the 2023–2024 academic year. The research was conducted with the appropriate sampling technique, which is within the scope of purposeful sampling techniques. The researcher created semi-structured interview forms to collect the research data. The researcher used content analysis to describe the research data. The data analysis revealed six main themes that pertain to the opinions of primary school teachers, and five main themes, categories, and codes that reflect the opinions of parents. The study's results revealed that primary school teachers frequently assigned homework to students to reinforce and practice their learning. Parents' support is crucial for the academic, affective, social, and behavioral benefits that homework offers students. The study's results show that parents have positive and negative judgments about homework and assume motivating, guiding, and supervising roles during homework assignments.

Parent’s acceptance of advanced behavior management techniques on children during dental treatment

AimThis study explores the acceptance of Advanced Behavior Management Techniques (ABMTs) by parents during their children’s dental treatments, comparing the opinion of parents of neurotypical children with that of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).MethodsAn observational cross-sectional study was conducted involving 440 parents, divided into two groups: 236 parents of neurotypical children and 204 parents of children with ASDs, recruited from pediatricians’ centers and centers for ASDs children in Northern and Southern Italy. A survey assessed their familiarity and acceptance of ABMTs, including protective stabilization, conscious sedation, and deep sedation/general anesthesia. Discrete variables were expressed as absolute and relative frequencies (%) and compared with Pearson’s chi-squared or Fisher’s exact test. Continue variables were expressed as mean ± SD and compared with the one-way ANOVA test. Heatmap and PCA analysis were used to determine possible correlations between items.ResultsParents of children with ASDs showed a higher acceptance rate of ABMTs compared to parents of neurotypical children. Overall, only 30.68% of parents knew ABMTs before the survey. Differences between the two groups of parents in acceptance of Active Stabilization in emergency settings, Passive Stabilization in routine settings, and Deep sedation/general anesthesia in both settings were observed (p < 0.01). Only 6.82% of parents ever used at least one ABMT on their children. Heatmap analysis revealed that parents who have accepted one of the ABMTs tend to accept the others as well.ConclusionDifferences in parental acceptance of different ABMTs was noted among the two groups of parents, with greater acceptance of ABMTs observed in the group of parents of children with ASDs. Parents of both groups have significant gaps in their knowledge of ABMTs. Therefore, increased awareness and personalized communication strategies are needed to increase acceptance of the studied techniques and, thus, facilitate access to dental care for uncooperative pediatric patients. Patient-centered behavior management strategies that meet children’s needs and parents’ preferences can contribute to the achievement of good oral health.

Challenges of health workers in primary health facilities in implementing obstetric emergency referrals to save women from death in Indonesia: A qualitative study.

One of the contributing factors to the high maternal mortality rate is the failure of the referral system, which inhibits the management of obstetric emergencies. Health workers at primary healthcare facilities serve as the gatekeepers of this referral system, and they must be equipped to make referral decisions, prepare referrals, and transport women safely and quickly to the hospital. This study aimed to explore the challenges faced by health workers in primary healthcare settings when implementing appropriate and rapid obstetric emergency referrals for women. A descriptive qualitative study design was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with open-ended questions directed at 12 midwives working in health centers and private clinics in urban and rural areas from January to March 2024. The collected data were analyzed manually using content analysis. Four themes were identified as challenges within the referral system: referral consent, pre-referral care ability, patient transfer to the hospital, and patient admission to the hospital. Factors that worsened the challenges for midwives in implementing obstetric emergency referrals were patients' perceptions of hospital care, the opinions of parents or family members, and levels of self-confidence. Additional factors included experience in emergency care, training, care guidelines, distance and travel time to the hospital, hospital refusals, patient handover mechanisms, and the attitudes of colleagues. Midwives, as health workers in primary healthcare, are expected to be skilled in addressing various challenges due to their close relationships with women at the forefront of the referral system. Enhancing competence in basic obstetric emergency care, improving communication between health facilities, and encouraging community empowerment are essential. Therefore, effective referrals from these improvements would enable women to receive timely and comprehensive obstetric emergency care. This study provides a foundational framework for developing interventions in health facilities and the community to strengthen the referral system and reduce maternal mortality in Indonesia.

Parental views on language choice and its impact on bilingual families of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT India is known for its linguistic and cultural diversity, and is one amongst the most multilingual countries of the world. Yet only little is known about bilingualism in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study, thus, aimed to explore the parental views on language choice and their impact on bilingual families of children with ASD, in India. The study employed a descriptive qualitative research design using in-depth interviews on 12 parents of children with ASD having English as their second language. The data obtained was subjected to inductive thematic analysis. Results revealed four major themes and corresponding subthemes, namely, parental opinion on language approach, language choice and practice, factors determining language choice, and their impact. Parents presented mixed views on bilingualism. Despite having positive opinion regarding bilingualism, parents demonstrated a mismatch between the opinion on language choice and practice. Although parents wish to practice bilingualism, several factors influenced their use of languages with their children with ASD. Some of these factors involved the child’s ability, family factors, the role of English and advice received from professionals and fellow parents. The parental language practice showed impact on the family, education, and intervention of the child. Results of our study support the existing literature and highlight specific factors supporting bilingualism in the Indian context.

Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of Technological Interventions to Prevent Adolescents' Exposure to Online Pornography: Qualitative Research.

Amid growing concern over children's access to online pornography, policy makers are looking toward new and emerging technological concepts for unexplored solutions including artificial intelligence and facial recognition. This study sought to explore and ideate emerging technological interventions that are feasible, acceptable, and effective in preventing and controlling the exposure of young people to online pornographic material. We conducted a series of qualitative co-design workshops with both adult (n=8; aged 32-53 years) and adolescent participants (n=4; aged 15-17 years) to ideate potential technological interventions that are feasible, acceptable, and effective at preventing and controlling the exposure of young people to online pornographic material. A story stem methodology was used to explore participants' attitudes toward two unique technological prototypes. Participants expressed a generally favorable view of the proposed technological concepts but remained unconvinced of their overall utility and effectiveness in preventing the intentional viewing of pornography by young people. Age-appropriate parent-child conversations remained participants' preferred approach to mitigating potential harms from pornographic material, with parents also expressing a desire for more educational resources to help them better navigate these discussions. User privacy and data security were a primary concern for participants, particularly surrounding the use and collection of biometric data. Internationally, policy makers are taking action to use age assurance technologies to prevent children's access to online pornography. It is important to consider the needs and opinions of parents and young people in the use and implementation of these technologies. Participants in this study were generally supportive of new and emerging technologies as useful tools in preventing the accidental exposure of young people to online pornographic material. However, participants remained less convinced of their ability to avert intentional viewing, with substantial concerns regarding technological efficacy, adaptability, and user privacy. Further, co-design and prototype refinement are needed to better understand user acceptability and comfortability of these new technological interventions, alongside additional research exploring sociocultural differences in information needs and user experiences.

The effects of Covid-19 pandemic on Turkish children’s school readiness

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to examine the primary school readiness of preschool children receiving hybrid education in Turkıye during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to make a comprehensive evaluation parent and teacher opinions were reviewed in addition to the school readiness assessment. A triangulation design and convenience sampling method were used for the present study which has a mixed methods model. The results revealed that most of the participating children were ready for the primary school and that school readiness scores differed by child technology use, child attendance to distant education and child duration of preschool attendance.

Perception, attitude, and opinion of parents of cleft lip and palate patients treated with nasoalveolar molding (NAM): A cross-sectional questionnaire study.

The main goal of the nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is to mitigate the initial severity of the cleft, facilitating the subsequent surgical procedures. Nevertheless, the use of the appliance entails high stress levels for families. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions, attitudes, and opinions of parents whose cleft-affected children underwent treatment using the NAM technique. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted on a cohort of relatives of infants born with cleft lip and palate who were treated with the NAM appliance. The parents completed a 59-item questionnaire that had been previously validated. The initial cohort consisted of 104 families. The level of satisfaction was high, and there was a direct correlation with early diagnosis. Satisfaction levels varied depending on the cleft type, with a decrease in cases of bilateral presentation. Satisfaction was influenced by the newborns' adaptation and the absence of complications. Parents who exhibited lower levels of satisfaction contemplated terminating the treatment. Parents expressed high satisfaction with NAM treatment, due to effective management and understanding. Bilateral clefts and delayed diagnosis can significantly impact satisfaction. These results emphasize the importance of personalized approaches to address challenges in NAM treatment, particularly in instances of bilateral clefts and delayed diagnoses.

Pandemic perspectives from detained youth during COVID-19: Bridging the knowledge gap for future safeguards.

Despite the worsening health disparities among youth in detention during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been minimal exploration into the pandemic experiences of detained youth and opportunities for pandemic mitigation. This paper analyzes the perspectives of youth in detention on the pandemic, including the effect of the pandemic on their detention experience and their perceptions about COVID-19 vaccination. The study used purposive sampling to recruit 16 participants (aged 14-17 years) from two juvenile detention centers in the urban Midwest. We conducted semi-structured interviews and analyzed verbatim transcripts using a hybrid deductive-inductive approach and thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: 1) personal experience influenced youth perceptions of pandemic severity and risk; 2) distrust and misconceptions contributed to youth vaccine hesitancy or refusal; 3) desired opportunities and parental opinion motivated youth to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and 4) pandemic mitigation strategies negatively impacted youths' detention center experience. Study findings identify opportunities for detention centers to minimize the negative impacts of pandemic mitigation strategies on youth in detention, expand vaccination knowledge and uptake, and build trust to positively impact the health and wellbeing of detained youth currently and during future pandemics.

Parental and Teacher Perspectives on Children’s Use of the Internet

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of technology and the internet was highlighted when teachers were encouraged to prepare teaching materials, so that online classes could be conducted smoothly and children`s education could continue. This form of teaching and activities, as well as isolation itself, resulted in children spending hours in front of the screen. The paper will present the results of a survey of the opinions of teachers (N=43) and parents of school-age children (N=55), regarding the habits, benefits and dangers of using the internet by children in the lower grades of elementary school. Descriptive and frequency analysis, as well as z-test and t-test, were used to process the obtained data in order to determine whether there is a difference in the opinion of teachers and parents about the forms of the child's use of the internet, the benefits and safety of using the internet.

Parent and child opinion on the use of standing desks in the classroom

ObjectiveStanding desks present a novel approach to reduce sedentary time in the classroom and address cardiovascular risk factors at an early age. In the context of designing a standing desk study, parents and children were surveyed regarding their perceptions and current use of standing desks and other flexible seating. MethodsSurvey administered from January 31st to February 26th, 2024 to a convenience cohort of 50 parent–child pairs presenting for well or acute care at a pediatrics clinic affiliated with an academic institution (Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States). Logistic regression examined parent support of and child willingness to use a standing desk in the classroom. ResultsParents were primarily non-Hispanic, white females above 40 years of age. Child participants mean age and grade level were 10.5 years and 5th grade respectively. Among parents, 85 % (39/46) were supportive of their child’s use of a standing desk in the classroom, with 4 declining to answer. For children, almost half, 48 % (24/50), were willing to use a standing desk. Acceptability decreased for child body mass index (BMI) ≥85th percentile versus BMI <85th percentile (parent acceptability OR = 0.07 [95 % CI: 0.01–0.63; p = 0.018]; child acceptability: OR = 0.13 [95 % CI 0.03–0.51, p = 0.003]). ConclusionsMost parents and children are amenable to use of a standing desk in the classroom. Additional information for children with elevated BMI and their parents may be required to address reservations about standing. This study was limited by its small sample size, which may not generalize to other populations.

Связь отношения к читерству с социальными верованиями и предполагаемым отношением других у старшеклассников

&lt;p&gt;Academic dishonesty is a widespread but dangerous phenomenon, as it forms tolerance for fraud in other areas, including through tolerance of the dishonesty of others. The article is devoted to the analysis of the correlation between the subjective assessment of the permissibility of academic dishonesty and belief in a competitive world (BCW), the supposed assessment of peers and adults among schoolchildren, loyal and not loyal to dishonesty. It is considered both the attitude towards cheating itself (active dishonesty), as well as the message about the dishonesty of others and the refusal to help in dishonesty (passive dishonesty). 507 people were recruited for the research, 296 of them girls, aged from 13 to 18 years, average age of 15,6 (&amp;plusmn;1,38), who completed the questionnaire online. The level of BCW was measured using the questionnaire "Scale of belief in a competitive world, short version" by J. Dakkit adapted by O.A. Gulevich and colleagues. To assess the permissibility of cheating, were used vignettes, which described dishonest behavior and judgments about this behavior. Participants were supposed to assess them on a Likert scale from 1 to 9. Each type of dishonesty (cheating itself, reporting cheating and refusing to help with cheating) was represented by 3 vignettes. The results showed that the assessments of the admissibility of certain aspects of cheating are not related to each other and have a different structure of links with the BCW and the intended assessment of others. The results confirm the data on the greater complexity of honesty compared to dishonesty. For the disloyal, the permissibility of cheating is associated with more factors than for the loyal. Active dishonesty in loyal people is associated with prevalence, in disloyal people &amp;ndash; with BCW and the opinion of parents.&lt;/p&gt;

The Opinions of Parents on their Preschool Students with Gifted Potential

Identifying gifted children is crucial for providing them with appropriate education in preschool. Gifted education providers use IQ tests, teacher feedback, and expert reports for grouping such students. Added to that, this study explores the perceptions of parents in identifying giftedness in preschool children. Based on qualitative research approach, the researchers first investigated how eighty-one families define children with gifted potential. Later, these family responses were grouped based on the IQ test results of the children who were listed as normal or with gifted potential. Analysis of the data revealed several characteristics for defining preschoolers with gifted potential. These characteristics include proficiency in the mother tongue, curiosity, strong memory, interest in math and foreign languages, musical talent, fast comprehension, sociability, high attention, reading and writing early, logical thinking, and creativity. However, most of these characteristics were also mentioned for students with normal test scores. Implications and results are discussed at the end of the paper.

Evaluation of an Innovative Technology Curriculum

This research aims to devise an innovative curriculum, to determine the opinions of parents, teachers, students, and educators of the curriculum, and to present results using the CIPP approach. The study employed a qualitative research method, a program execution case study. It used maximum variation sampling, a purposeful sampling method. The study, involving eighteen participants, was conducted in a high school that runs a technology education program. Data was obtained using the semi-structured and focus group interview methods. Participant confirmation was obtained to increase reliability, which was then subjected to external audit, allowing another researcher to examine the process and results. Awareness of the “Proficiency in Technology” (PIT) curriculum and curriculum implementation emerged as the main facts. The research findings show that a lack of communication and trainer qualifications caused disruptions in the program.

Human papillomavirus vaccine beliefs and intentions Post-COVID-19 vaccine release among mothers in Alabama

PurposeThe current study sought to determine if the release of COVID-19 vaccines influenced Alabama mothers’ attitudes and behaviors regarding HPV vaccination of their adolescent children. MethodsA social media survey was conducted August − September 2022 among mothers of adolescents ages 9–18, who self-identified as Alabama residents and their child(ren)’s primary medical decision maker. The survey assessed demographics, vaccine knowledge and opinions, vaccination history, influences on vaccination decisions, and how COVID-19 vaccine release affected vaccine opinions. Univariable and multivariable analyses were conducted. ResultsOf 241 responses, most participants were white (82.0 %, n = 196), non-Hispanic (96.6 %, n = 230), and privately insured (64.5 %, n = 151), with annual household incomes ≥$61,000 (45.4 %, n = 103). The majority (60.8 %) reported that their child either had or planned to receive the HPV vaccine. The release of COVID-19 vaccines did not change the majority of parental opinions towards HPV, with 78.5 % (n = 161) reporting no change. Among those who experienced a change, 25 % (n = 5) reported an increased likelihood of having their child vaccinated for HPV and 75 % (n = 15) reported a decrease in likelihood. Moderate and high HPV knowledge scores were associated in multivariable analysis with increased likelihood of having their child vaccinated for HPV (“moderate” knowledge AOR: 12.4, 95 % CI: 1.98–78.1; “high” knowledge AOR: 12.8, 95 % CI: 2.00–82.1). Positive HPV opinion scores in the univariable analysis similarly showed increased odds (AOR = 1.5). ConclusionsThese findings indicate that, in this population, COVID-19 vaccine release did not significantly impact subsequent HPV vaccination decision making. Parental perceptions regarding vaccination are critical to informing future interventions.

Evaluation of Stakeholder Opinions on Physical Education and Game Lesson Practices

In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the opinions of classroom teachers, parents and school administrators regarding the physical education and game lesson curriculum and practices. The research was carried out with a study group of 13 people in the 2021-2022 academic year. Interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. After the data were transcribed, descriptive analysis and content analysis were performed. According to the results of the research, in general, there are contradictions between the importance given to the physical education and game lesson in words and the value given in practice. The research is important in terms of recognising the problems in physical education and game lesson practices and taking necessary measures. In order to solve the problems encountered, it is recommended that in-service training should be made widespread, training programmes should be reviewed, and cooperation of stakeholders should be ensured.

Determining the Opinions of Parents with Children with Special Needs on Digital Games

With the development of technology, interest in digital games has increased in children with typical development and children with special needs. Many digital games with different contents are played by children with special needs. The research was carried out with the parents of diagnosed children aged 6-13 years. The aim of the research is to determine the views of parents of children with special needs on digital games. The research was designed with phenomenology (phenomenology), one of the qualitative research methods, and the data were created and analyzed using content analysis. A semi-structured interview form and a questionnaire containing demographic information were used in the research. As a result of the data, codes were created and thanks to them, themes and sub-themes were reached. In the research, digital game theme and sub-themes were reached. In consequence of them, it was obtained that children with special needs mostly prefer war games, their purpose of playing games is entertainment, they mostly prefer mobile phones while playing games, and they play games for at least two hours a day. In addition to the findings that digital games contribute positively to the educational processes, skills and development of children with special needs, there were also findings that digital games have negative effects such as children not being able to spare time for their lessons and spending all their time in digital games.

초등 영어몰입교육에 대한 학습자와 학부모의 인식 비교 연구

Objectives The purposes of this study were to investigate the perceptions and opinions of elementary school stu-dents and parents regarding English immersion education in the context of the EFL environment in Korea, in order to understand the role of English immersion education in promoting natural and autonomous language acquisition. Methods A survey was conducted among elementary school students in grades 3-6 and their parents residing in Gangbuk district, Seoul, to assess their perceptions of English immersion education. Independent sample t-tests were performed to analyze the data. The survey instrument covered various aspects of English immersion education, including general satisfaction, learning styles, academic achievement, and the effectiveness of English language skills. Results The results of this study indicate that both learners and parents showed high satisfaction with English im-mersion education, with no significant differences between the two groups. English immersion education had a positive impact on learners and parents in terms of affective domain, learning style, and general academic achievement. Particularly, parents perceived that English immersion education had a greater effect on enhancing learners' learning interest and confidence. Furthermore, both learners and parents recognized the positive effects of English immersion education on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with differences in perception and effectiveness ranking observed, especially in reading and speaking domains. Both learners and parents showed minimal awareness of the drawbacks of English immersion education. Furthermore, both groups ex-pressed a positive attitude towards the full implementation of English immersion education, recognizing its po-tential to enhance English proficiency and practical communication skills. Conclusions Based on the findings of this study, both learners and parents acknowledge the positive effects of English immersion education, highlighting its potential to enhance students' English proficiency and practical communication skills, thus playing a crucial role in achieving the goals of elementary English education.