How do adoptive mothers make sense of their experiences of using non-violent resistance therapy with their children? An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11941274 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rosanna Samuel (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK), Claire Holdaway (Oxfordshire County Council, UK), Lydia Vella (0000-0002-3089-7213, Oxfordshire County Council, UK, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 247-267 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adoption & Fostering (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5759 • E-ISSN: 1740-469X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/03085759221115212 |
| OpenAlex | W4296416622 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 39 |
Non-violent resistance (NVR) therapy is a parenting intervention increasingly used for violent and/or controlling behaviour by adopted children. However, little is known about adoptive parents’ experiences of using it. In this study, semi-structured interviews with 10 mothers were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four superordinate themes were identified: (1) The importance of values: experiences of NVR are underpinned by the fit between personal values and those of NVR; (2) NVR is hard work; (3) Providing hope for change; (4) A spectrum of success. Results indicated that if the NVR approach is aligned with mothers’ values, it is experienced as an effective intervention for child–to–parent violence (CPV). In addition, while considerable effort is required to ‘do’ NVR, it becomes easier as it is unconsciously incorporated into practice. These findings add to the emerging evidence-base for NVR, complementing empirical studies that have shown it to successfully reduce CPV. These findings may also help clinicians prepare adoptive parents for the challenge of using it
Developmental psychology · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Intervention (counseling · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Resistance (ecology · Social science · Sociology · Superordinate goals · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Adolescent to parent violence
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Parenting Skills for Adoptive Parents
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Extensive Mothering
| Citations per year | 1.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |