PSYCHOSOCIAL ADVERSITIES EXPERIENCED BY EMERGING ADULTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDER: EXPLORATION THROUGH PARENTS MENISCUS

Abstract

The present research was an attempt to find out the associated features accompanying specific learning disorders in children qualitatively. 10 mothers of children with specific learning disorders were recruited via purposive sampling from three mainstream private schools of Islamabad. The age range of the participants was between 30-50 years (M age= 40; SD= 6.20). Semi-structured in-depth interviews utilizing the intake form were used to collect the data. The collected data was analyzed through thematic analysis five-step procedure by Braun and Clarke (2006). Findings revealed that certain associated features were commonly prevalent in children with a specific learning disorder in addition to learning, writing, or reading difficulties. Majorly parents reported that children have difficulties related to social skills, self-esteem, emotional deficits, and confidence-related issues-particularly leading to performance anxiety along with academic difficulties. Limitations and implications of findings have been discussed in the end.