A journey from suffering to appreciation: mother living with autistic child- a hermeneutic phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Raising an autistic child probably entails many challenges, but this issue is not always specific and may also have its advantages. To better understand the experiences of mothers in the field of raising an autistic child, this phenomenological study was conducted.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological hermeneutic approach influenced by Ricoeur in southeastern Iran. Purposeful sampling was used to obtain rich information. Eight mothers underwent in-depth and semi-structured interviews. Guba and Lincoln's criteria were used for data accuracy and consistency.

Results

Three hundred fifty codes remained after constant comparison, compression, and merging. A total of three themes and nine subthemes were obtained. (1) Navigating so

SUBMITTER: Nematollahi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature