TY - JOUR PY - 2014// TI - Challenges and coping strategies of children with parents affected by schizophrenia: results from an in-depth interview study JO - Child and adolescent social work journal A1 - Kahl, Yvonne A1 - Jungbauer, Johannes SP - 181 EP - 196 VL - 31 IS - 2 N2 - This article presents results from an in-depth interview study investigating challenges and coping strategies of children with parents affected by schizophrenia. Thirty-four qualitative interviews of children were conducted and evaluated by content analysis. The interviewees spoke of a wide range of challenges that they must deal with daily. A variety of available coping strategies, social and personal resources were identified in the study. The results show that there is a need for professional support, especially on a low-threshold basis, that helps affected children to develop appropriate and diverse forms of coping.

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LA - en SN - 0738-0151 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-013-0316-2 ID - ref1 ER -