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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 11/2022

18-11-2021 | Original Paper

Attachment Style and Mental Health Profiles of Parents Caring for a Child with Autism: Suicidal Ideation, Depression and Anxiety

Auteurs: Oren Shtayermman, Yiewi Zhang

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2022

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Abstract

The study investigated association between attachment style of parents with a child diagnosed with Autism and mental health. A cross-sectional web-based survey collected data from 184 parents of individuals with autism. Findings from the study indicated association between an avoidant and anxious attachment style and mental health. Mainly, a link between avoidant attachment style and parents’ levels of suicidal ideation and depression, an association between anxious attachment style and the parent’s level of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. Several sociodemographic variables were associated with suicidal ideation and mental health. Specifically, we identified impacts of child’s race on suicidal ideation, marital status on depression as well as impact of education on anxiety. Implication for future research, assessment and treatment are presented.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Attachment Style and Mental Health Profiles of Parents Caring for a Child with Autism: Suicidal Ideation, Depression and Anxiety
Auteurs
Oren Shtayermman
Yiewi Zhang
Publicatiedatum
18-11-2021
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05355-4

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