Never say never: struggle and determination in the lives of young adults with fasd

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dc.contributor.advisorMarlett, Nancy J.
dc.contributor.authorMcGregor, Diane Lee
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:02:41Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:02:41Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 156-182en
dc.description.abstractThis qualitative research explores the life experiences of young adults who have grown up with a disability such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Using grounded theory methodology, this research investigated the stories of 7 young adults who face the challenges of living with FASO. In-depth interviews were conducted, transcribed and analyzed through a process of comparative analysis; common themes were identified and used to formulate theoretical concepts. Results are presented from a life course perspective, exploring experiences from childhood through to young adulthood. Themes represent an initial experience of life as a "normal kid" that changed abruptly in late childhood or early adolescence. Late adolescence is described as a period of significant turmoil and despair. A significant shift is observed in the life course, however, by the early twenties. Themes begin to reflect a growing awareness of self, including an emerging understanding of what it means to live with FASD. There is a noticeable shift in the way that young adults talk about themselves and their lives, reflecting themes of a growing maturity and future orientation. This research expands beyond predicted pathways of life-time struggle, presenting the actions taken by young adults as they move forward in their lives. Psychosocial influences that positively impact the life course are also presented. Results are discussed in the context of typical development, including recent theory on the tasks and accomplishments of emerging adulthood.
dc.format.extentviii, 200 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationMcGregor, D. L. (2009). Never say never: struggle and determination in the lives of young adults with fasd (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3253en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/3253
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/104254
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleNever say never: struggle and determination in the lives of young adults with fasd
dc.typedoctoral thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunity Health Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1881 520502051
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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