Important Conversations: Exploring Parental Experiences in Providing Sexuality Education for their Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Author

Ruth M. Eyres

Date

2021

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education

Department

Instruction & Curriculum Leadership

Committee Chair

William Hunter

Committee Member

Alison Happel-Parkins

Committee Member

Robert Williamson

Committee Member

Laura Casey

Abstract

Parents typically serve as the primary sexuality educators for their children. This qualitative research explored the experiences of parents from Arkansas in providing sexuality education to their children with intellectual disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain the perspective of parents, followed by transcription and coding of data. The analysis of the interview data resulted in several themes related to effective comprehensive sexuality education. Themes discussed in this paper include the individual and unique needs of each child and their family, parents needing collaborative support from other knowledgeable adults, and clear communication in relation to communication partners, communication mode, and regarding topics and skills deemed necessary by parents.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

Recommended Citation

Eyres, Ruth M., "Important Conversations: Exploring Parental Experiences in Providing Sexuality Education for their Children with Intellectual Disabilities" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2528.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/2528