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Exploring factors of stress level in parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder
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Stress Scale (Berry & Jones, 1995) to assess the level of stress among parents. The results show that there are no statistically significant differences in the level of stress in relation to parental sex, parental age, the child's age and child's expressive language development. We found a statistically significant effect of parental education level (p=0.005), child's receptive language development (p=0.008), and child's verbal communication development (p=0.015) on parental stress level. Parental lower education level, child's inability to understand speech, and undeveloped verbal communication of the child can lead to greater parental stress. The stress of parents can significantly complicate and slow down the process of child rehabilitation. It is important to know that it is equally necessary to support fathers and mothers, parents of all ages, parents of children of all ages and different speech and language skills and that particular attention should be given to parents with lower education.
Dimensions of stress in parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for stress and other mental health problems. While treatment is mainly focused on the child, somehow parents' stress is exacerbated. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to identify the sources of stress in the parents of children with ASD. Methods: The 52 parents of children with ASD who participated in the study completed the child domain (CD) and parent domain (PD) subscales of the Parenting Stress Index Fourth Edition (PSI-4). Subsequently, the scores of the PSI-4 subscales were analyzed and compared. Results: The respondents scored the highest for the distractibility/hyperactivity subscale in the child domain and highest for the depression subscale in the parent domain. Conclusion: The results of this study may help to determine suitable treatment for parents of children with ASD. Child and parent characteristics contribute equally to parental stress, distractibility/hyperactivity and depression were most prevalent in the CD and PD respectively.
The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2021
This Research study aims to investigate the Quality of life, Parental stress and Perceived social support among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. This was Ex-post facto research design followed by between group research designs would be utilized in studying the relationship between the Quality of life, Parental stress and Perceived social support among parents of children with autistic disorder and to understand the differences between the parents on psychological attributes. The sample of the study consists of 40 parents. The participants enrolled in the study included 40 biological parents (23 fathers; 17 mothers) those who are residing in Bangalore, India. Quality of life was determined using WHOQOL-BREF; Parental stress was determined using Parental Stress Scale of Berry and Jones; Perceived social support was determined using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) of Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley. The Independent t-test results revealed there is no significant difference on the mean scores of quality of life between fathers and mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder, that there is no significant difference on the mean scores of parental stress between fathers and mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder, and also there is a significant difference on the mean scores of perceived social support between fathers and mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Pearson product moment correlation results revealed that there is highly significant negative correlation between quality of life and parental stress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, there is a highly significant positive correlation quality of life and perceived social support among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2013
Focused on broad spectrum of problems which face parents when taking care of their autistic children, several studies have shown that this results in psycho-social well being of parents. Objective: To compare the symptome of stress, depression and anxiety in parents of autistic children. To compare the symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety between parents of autistic children and parents of tipically developing children. Methodology: This is a quantitative research, the questionnaire used in this study is DASS 42 (Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Scale 42, Lovibond 1995), self administered questionnaire. Period of study is February 2012-October 2012. The sample was 70 parntes of autistic children and 70 parents of tipically developing children. Results: There was significant difference between control and experimental group. Parents of autistic children report more symptom of stress, depression and anxiety that parents of clinically healthy children. Mothers of children with autism show a significant difference in symptoms of stress depression, and anxiety compared with fathers of children with autism. Recommendations: Professionals from various disciplines such as doctors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, therapists who work in institutions that treated children with autism should be trained on the effects of stress, depression, anxiety and psychosocial well-being of parents. Parents should be involved in individual counseling programs, group or family on stress and its effects on stress management techniques. Institutions that provide services for children with autism need to develop treatment programs not only for children but also for other members of the family system so that the treatment process is as complete and efficient.
Introduction: Each year more families are confronted with unique challenges related to raising a child with ASD. Parenting stress is a significant aspect of fulfilling the role as a parent, and having a child with ASD greatly influences the experienced stress. The literature review indicates that parenting stress is inversely proportional to family support and coping mechanisms. Aim: Appraising the stress level among parents of children with ASD, the coping mechanisms and the level of family support, in comparison with parents of children diagnosed with ID. Method: A group of parents of children with ASD (N=35) and a second group of children with ID (N=35) completed four question¬nnaires: PSI-SF, Brief COPE, FSS and demographic questionnaire. The data was analyzed using t-test for comparison, Chi-square test for comparing frequency distributions and Pearson coefficient for correlation, with p<0.05 level of significance. Results: Parenting stress did not differ between the two groups. The coping mec¬hanisms used by the parents of children with ASD showed that increased usage of distrac¬tion (r=0.469) and disengagement (r=0.567) increased the level of parenting stress. Family support (r=-0.415) is a key buffer and coping mechanism for managing the stress in parents of children with ASD. Conclusion: There are no differences in the level of stress, coping mechanisms and the level of support comparing parents of children with ASD and ID.
International Journal of Integrated Care, 2009
Introduction: The negative impact on mother's well-being of having a child with developmental disabilities is well established in Western societies. By contrast less research has been undertaken in other cultures or with fathers. Method: A convenience sample of 91 parents was recruited in Tehran: 50 parents of children with intellectual disabilities and 41 parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A Farsi translation of two widely used scales-general health questionnaire (GHQ) and parental stress index-was used to gauge parental well-being. Results: Mothers had significantly higher scores than fathers on the GHQ and had higher levels of child-related stress. Also, both mothers and fathers of younger children tended to have significantly higher stress scores, same goes for parents whose children had ASD. Conclusion: Hence in Middle Eastern countries such as Iran, mothers in particular face stress and health problems as a consequence of caring for a child with developmental disabilities and these seem to be more marked when the child has ASD. Discussion: Further research is needed with fathers around their decreased involvement with the affected child and cultural expectations that fathers should be able to cope. These findings may also have implications for carers of older persons in non-Western societies.
Psychological Wellbeing among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reported more negative impact and poor psychological wellbeing. They appear to be at great risk for depression, stress, anxiety and distress; and many parents have managed to overcome the constant challenge by using their patience and take the consequences to adapt well in the face of adversity. The researcher highlights the family role to find themselves dealing with additional challenges to cope and accept modification, and minimizing the impact of ASD on parents by helping them to adjust their expectation to their children. A descriptive cross-sectional study was to determine the burden of ASD on the parents and to identify the level of psychological wellbeing in dealing with the impact of raising a child with ASD. The present study aimed to identify the level of severity of ASD for children, and also, to assess psychological wellbeing among parents of children with ASD, and to find out the relationship between psychological...
Psychological Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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"Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between parents' educational level, child's birth order within the family, and family size with psychological stress in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Parents of children with ASD were recruited through convenience sampling at Hospital (n = 230). The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) assessed psychological stress. Independent-sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. Results: The average score for the PSS among parents with children diagnosed with ASD was 19.83±6.13. Parents with higher educational attainment reported lower psychological stress compared to those with lower degrees. Parents of firstborn children diagnosed with ASD experienced greater stress than parents of children diagnosed later. Parents with one child with ASD reported higher stress compared to parents with two or three children. No significant difference in stress levels was observed between mothers and fathers. Conclusion: This study highlights the influence of educational level, child's birth order, and family size on parental stress in families with ASD children. These findings inform the development of targeted support strategies to create a more supportive environment for families coping with ASD."
Social Support and Stress among Parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
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Common social interaction challenges, also patterns of restricted and repetitive behaviour, characterize Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study aimed to determine the relationship between the ASD child’s parents’ social support and parental stress. Samples of parents were collected through the National Autism Society of Malaysia. A demographic questionnaire, parents’ stress level was measured using the Parental Stress Scale (PSS) and perceived social support was measured using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Findings revealed that ASD child’s parents were experiencing high social support, results showed a significant negative relationship between perceived social support and parental stress (p < 0.05). Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Parental Stress, social support eISSN ©Year The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creat...