Hvilke beskyttelsesfaktorer kan fremme god utvikling hos barn av schizofrene foreldre?

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to examine which protection factors can promote development with children of schizophrenic parents. It is a literary study based on relevant literature and research, found by using recognized search engines such as Google Scholar and Oria. Five research articles have been used as a basis for answering the issue of the thesis. These havebeen critically assessed. The research articles consist mainly of qualitative studies. When a family is affected by psychological illness, it will affect the whole family. Research shows that children of psychologically ill parents have an increased risk of developing a psychological disorder of their own. Knowledge about which factors are relevant for a positive development with at-risk children can be very useful for health personnel who are in a unique position to help. Children want more information about their parent’s illness, and have the need to feel included and safeguarded. Health personnel have a responsibility of facilitating this. In the discussion chapter two protection factors are emphasized as highly important for the child’s positive development. These are: the need for information and a supportive network.