Abstract
This mixed method research explores the socio-economic dynamics contributing
to intellectual disability (ID) among children. It is generally believed that ID in
children is caused by genetic, biological and psychological factors. Nonetheless,
socio-economic dynamics such as financial status, marriage pattern, family
structure, locality of residence also contribute to the development of ID among
children. A mixed method research designed was carried out to find out the
socio-economic dynamics of intellectual disability. A total of 58 parents whose
children were admitted in special education centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took
part in this study. Out of this total, 10 in-depth-interviews were conducted with
parents having children with ID. Similarly, 4 Focused Group Discussions
(FGDs) were carried out with parents and caregivers of intellectually disabled
children. A questionnaire was also distributed among 20 parents for further
exploration. It was found that the number of male children with ID was higher as
compared to female children with ID in the special education schools/centers.
This higher number of male children was due to the patriarchal structure of
society where male are preferred over female in all matters of life. Similarly,
endogamous marriages, birth of child at home, low financial background of
parents, lack of awareness, cultural hurdles and patriarchal structure of the
family were the major causes of ID in the research area.
Shakeel Ahmed, Noor Sanauddin, Imran Ahmed Sajjid. (2016) Do Socio-Economic Dynamics Matter in Intellectual Disability among Children? , Putaj Humanities And Social Science, Volume-23, Issue-2.
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