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Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism

Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1 3 Şubat 2026
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Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism

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Autism spectrum disorder is characterized as a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition whose initial signs typically emerge in early childhood and are reflected in differences in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behavioral patterns. Research consistently demonstrates that autism affects not only the diagnosed child but also profoundly shapes parents’ emotional, social, and psychological experiences. Within this framework, the present study aimed to examine the perceptions of parents who have a child diagnosed with autism through a metaphorical lens in order to better understand their lived experiences. A phenomenological design was employed as the qualitative research approach, and data were collected from mothers and fathers using metaphor elicitation forms. The data were analyzed using content analysis, and metaphors were grouped into conceptual categories reflecting parents’ shared meanings. The findings revealed that parents’ perceptions were predominantly associated with difficulty, struggle, uncertainty, and resilience, while some metaphors also reflected hope and meaning-making. The results were interpreted in relation to the existing literature, and recommendations were offered to inform future research and family-centered support practices.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Otizmli Bir Çocuğun Ebeveyni Olmanın Metaforik Anlamı başlıklı araştırma daha önce hiçbir dergide yayınlanmamış ve yayınlanmak üzere başka bir dergiye gönderilmemiştir. Makalenin yazım sürecinde bilimsel araştırma ve etik kurallara uyulmuştur. Bu çalışma için Bartın Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşerî Bilimler Etik Kurulundan 09.10.2024 tarih ve 2024-SBB-0713 sayılı etik kurul onayı alınmıştır.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Otizm ve Spekrum Bozukluğu Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

3 Şubat 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

26 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

2 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Nazik, A. (2026). Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism. Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice, 8(1), 36-54. https://doi.org/10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980
AMA
1.Nazik A. Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism. TRSPED. 2026;8(1):36-54. doi:10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980
Chicago
Nazik, Ayşenur. 2026. “Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism”. Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice 8 (1): 36-54. https://doi.org/10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980.
EndNote
Nazik A (01 Şubat 2026) Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism. Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice 8 1 36–54.
IEEE
[1]A. Nazik, “Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism”, TRSPED, c. 8, sy 1, ss. 36–54, Şub. 2026, doi: 10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980.
ISNAD
Nazik, Ayşenur. “Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism”. Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice 8/1 (01 Şubat 2026): 36-54. https://doi.org/10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980.
JAMA
1.Nazik A. Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism. TRSPED. 2026;8:36–54.
MLA
Nazik, Ayşenur. “Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism”. Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice, c. 8, sy 1, Şubat 2026, ss. 36-54, doi:10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980.
Vancouver
1.Ayşenur Nazik. Metaphorical Meaning of Being a Parent of a Child with Autism. TRSPED. 01 Şubat 2026;8(1):36-54. doi:10.37233/trsped.obr.1830980