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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 16(1) pp. 87-101, 1991
© 1991 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Parent—Child Problem-Solving Interactions in Families of Visually Impaired Youth1

Robert T. Ammerman2,, Vincent B. Van Hasselt and Michel Hersen

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

2A11 correspondence should be addressed to Robert T. Ammerman, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, 201 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15213–1499.

Investigated problem-solving and conflict-resolution strategies, an important aspect of family functioning, in visually impaired adolescents and their parents. Visually impaired adolescents were compared to adolescents with spina bifida and a control group of adolescents without disabilities. Parent-adolescent dyads participated in a problem-solving discussion of topics reflecting family disagreement. Videotapes of these discussions were rated for patterns of interaction using the Marital Interaction Coding System (MICS-III). Examination of positive and negative reciprocal patterns of interaction using sequential analyses and contrasting frequencies of specific behavioral codes revealed no differences between groups for adolescents, mothers, and fathers on the problem-solving discussion. Results are discussed in terms of (a) the impact of visual impairment on family functioning and (b) the need to identify those subgroups of visually impaired and their families that may be at heightened risk for maladjustment.

Key words: visual impairment; problem-solving; adolescents; family functioning; spina bifida.


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