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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-08-2015 | Original Paper

Coping and Well-Being in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Auteurs: Wei Wei Lai, Tze Jui Goh, Tian P. S. Oei, Min Sung

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2015

Abstract

This study examined psychological well-being and coping in parents of children with ASD and parents of typically developing children. 73 parents of children with ASD and 63 parents of typically developing children completed a survey. Parents of children with ASD reported significantly more parenting stress symptoms (i.e., negative parental self-views, lower satisfaction with parent–child bond, and experiences of difficult child behaviors), more depression symptoms, and more frequent use of Active Avoidance coping, than parents of typically developing children. Parents of children with ASD did not differ significantly in psychological well-being and coping when compared as according to child’s diagnosis. Study results reinforced the importance of addressing well-being and coping needs of parents of children with ASD.

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Titel: Coping and Well-Being in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Auteurs: Wei Wei Lai
Tze Jui Goh
Tian P. S. Oei
Min Sung
Publicatiedatum: 01-08-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2430-9

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