Consideration of out-of-home placement among Israeli Jewish and Arab parents of children with disabilities.
This article is based on a secondary analysis of a random sample of 512 Israeli parents of children with disabilities (ages 3-17) regarding their consideration of out-of-home placement. Major findings showed that Arab parents reported greater levels of personal and family burden compared to Jewish parents. Despite that fact, Arab parents rarely considered out-of-home placement. In addition, parents whose children utilized more services reported a greater burden of care than those who utilized fewer services. Findings are discussed with respect to future research and policy implications.
Azaiza
Faisal
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School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.
Rimmerman
Arie
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Araten-Bergman
Tal
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Naon
Denise
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018912:Arabs / Q000523:psychology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D007585:Jews / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires